The Sounding Board

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about the Super Bowl, Mark Fine, the summer of cricket and the "Bureau". 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.

We're back for 2024 and The Sounding Board starts the year among the neon lights and A-grade celebrities of Las Vegas! Hutchy's in the USA to attend the Super Bowl which has dominated conversation in Australia and around the globe. Damo fills us in on what he did on his 22 weeks of annual leave, and Hutchy has kept a close eye on the field of footy reporters in January. In this episode: 0:49 - Hutchy is broadcasting from Radio Row in Las Vegas 2:15 - Damo's feeling refreshed from his 22 weeks of annual leave 4:45 - Hutchy updates us on The Rock replacing Cody Rhodes 6:35 - This is the best era we've had of footy news reporters in a long time! 15:46 - Frame Me In 20:18 - Melbourne going gaga for Taylor Swift coming to town 22:07 - Basil Zempilas caught on a hot mic 26:38 - Are you fairer game for how you're covered in the media if you were once part of the media? 28:25 - Hutchy provides an update on business matters 29:45 - Gillon McLachlan looks set to becoming the Racing Victoria chair 33:10 - Nemesis: the ABC documentary about the Coalition 37:35 - There are two 80-year-olds running for U.S. President 39:43 - The current Melbourne Rebels situation 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.

Damo gives us a great summer recipe for barbecued prawns. 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.

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about the AFLW Grand Final, sporting sponsorships, flex scheduling in the AFL and a new turn of phrase found in the Herald Sun. 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.

It's the final episode of 2023 and Hutchy and Damo have got themselves suited up and are ready to hand out this year's crop of prestigious Soundies awards, plus they discuss Mitchell Johnson's article on David Warner, Amazon Prime Video claiming the ICC broadcast rights for Australia, they argue the merits of the proposed senate inquiry into the Coles/Woolworths duopoly, and we have one last Craig's Carry-on for the year! In this episode: 1:20 - The feedback to Craig's Carry-On 2:36 - Mitchell Johnson's piece on David Warner, and George Bailey's response referencing mental health 7:56 - Amazon Prime Video taking the Australian broadcast rights to ICC cricket tournaments 10:30 - The NFL's Black Friday broadcast integrated with interactive Amazon's online shopping 12:42 - The Kelce brothers' podcast – New Heights – recently highlighted athlete access in the USA 16:50 - Sky News getting a run on page 2 of the Herald Sun 19:07 - Rupert Murdoch sighted with a new female companion 20:23 - The Soundies 30:16 - Coles and Woolworth now set to face Senate inquiry 33:36 - Craig's Carry On 40:17 - Elon Musk's outburst at advertisers boycotting X 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.

Damo gives us a great summer recipe for barbecued prawns. 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.

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.

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about the draft coverage, private ownership in AFL, the West Australian's coverage of Harley Reid, and CM Punk's return to the WWE. 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.

Hutchy and Damo hit all the heavy topics this week: the coverage of the Josh Giddey story, Netball Australia, Mark Cuban relinquishing his majority ownership of the Dallas Mavericks and Bruce Lehrmann. Plus, Craig's Carry On is back! In this episode: 1:35 - Mainstream media finally caught on to the Uber/taxi truce 2:30 - The fallout after last week's episode 5:42 - The journalistic side of how the Josh Giddey story is being covered 14:54 - Why are Racing Victoria playing out the Jamie Kah incident as much as they have? 18:37 - Netball Australia's pay dispute 23:37 - Mark Cuban's move to sell his ownership of the Dallas Mavericks 26:02 - Bruce Lehrmann: why would he choose to sue Channel 10? 31:53 - Nick McKenzie's last few weeks: wins court case against Channel 7 to release emails, loses defamation case to Peter Schiff 34:55 - The Manufacturer 37:14 - Kyle and Jackie O - will it work in the Melbourne market? 42:11 - 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.

Damo gives us a wonderful recipe for tasty peri-peri chicken. 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.

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.

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about the AFL Draft coverage, Mick Warner, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the relationship between coaches and journalists at press conferences. 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.

Hutchy and Damo count the number of polo shirts at the AFL Draft, Hutchy requests a "please explain" as to how Damo got papped in Perth, they talk about the journalistic issues around Charissa Thompson's fabricated NFL reports, and Hutchy addresses the reporting of SEN from the past week. In this episode: 0:36 - Please explain: Damo papped holding a beer in Perth! 2:32 - Polo shirt central at the Draft last night, and 29 selections 4:44 - Take Out The Trash: Coldplay 2024 tour announcement 6:00 - Channel 9 shift to the future as Peter Hitchener steps back 8:03 - When tongue-in-cheek is written as fact in the papers 9:52 - Josh Daicos' comments about AFL vs. EPL were meant to be light-hearted 11:42 - Hutchy addresses this week's reporting of the Sports Entertainment Group 30:29 - Let Dan Andrews play golf 32:25 - Charissa Thompson admits to making up NFL reports 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.

Inspired by Travis Kelce, Damo offers a recipe for a Kansas City Barbecue Sauce. 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.

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about behind the scenes content, sports betting in the USA, sport on public holidays and their best junkets. 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.

Hutchy and Damo bring Spin City back after a nightmare week at Optus, there was an all-time Taking Out the Trash during Cup week, Travis Kelce is in Argentina and there was a bit happening for the fact checkers. In this episode: 1:10 - Hutchy needs to walk back his comments about Matt Damon in the Birdcage last week 4:00 - Spin City: Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, Optus CEO 11:17 - The great Optus excuses 13:38 - Channel 10's Melbourne Cup Carnival coverage 16:37 - Taking out the trash: RBA hike the interest rate before the Melbourne Cup 18:32 - How did people not realise the Cup wasn't on Channel 10? 22:07- If you're a print journalist, you're entitled to a burner account 23:30 - Remembering Patrick Smith 28:24 - Western Bulldog's football department, Peter Jackson review and Luke Beveridge's job security 34:46 - Stop sweating the small stuff politicians do 38:16 - Travis Kelce is in Argentina on Taylor Swift's tour 41:02 - The fact checkers 44:49 - News Limited people winning News Limited awards 46:14 - 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.

Damo offers a recipe for a lovely salmon recipe with mustard and maple syrup. 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.

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.

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about Peter Bell's positional move within Fremantle, mid-season AFL trade periods, Hutchy calling footy, and unbiased news reporting, 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.

Hutchy and Damo are back for another edition of the Sounding Board in the midst of the Melbourne Cup carnival and all the stories around the events, they chat about Glenn Maxwell's concussion and how Marcus Stoinis didn't help the situation, Mitch Cleary opening a gap in the PR payoff space, and we debut a brand new segment. In this episode: 3:07 - Paid to be at the races for content 5:05 - Extensive coverage on Michael Clarke, Jade and Pip on Derby Day 9:14 - Glenn Maxwell's concussion - would it have happened weeks before the IPL? 12:06 - Free advice for Marcus Stoinis and crisis managing the story 15:36 - Has journalism regressed? 19:30 - NEW SEGMENT: Craig's Carry-On 31:17 - Theo Doropoulos becomes the new Channel 7 footy reporter 32:22 - Mitch Cleary, the master of the PR pay-off 35:35 - Don Pyke appointed the new West Coast CEO, a good move. 37:50 - U.S. financial journalists teaming up with investors to trade on marketing-moving news 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.

Damo offers a recipe for a delicious and creamy tagliatelle pasta with mushrooms! 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.

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.

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about the 18th NRL licence, Rugby Australia, the Matilda's in big stadiums and Hutchy's new segment is in the works. 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.

Hutchy and Damo are back for another edition of The Sounding Board after a huge week in sport and media. Hutchy addresses the current form of the Perth Wildcats, they talk about Melbourne's tell-all interview this week on SEN and Hutchy is gobsmacked by the latest developments in the Uber vs. taxi stoush. In this episode: 2:24 - Hutchy addresses the current Perth Wildcats situation 9:12 - Eddie Jones resigns as Wallabies head coach 13:05 - Damo analyses the Goodwin/Pert interview on SEN 19:04 - The Uber peace talks with taxis... Hutchy can't believe it 25:20 - Damo watched Quarterback this week 26:17 - The pay-off from the Michael Clarke interview on A Current Affair 30:35 - Tracing back on Anthony Pratt and paid travel junkets 35:29 - The criticism of Mark Knight's Jacinta Allan cartoon 41:40 - Hutchy correction from last week on Maurice Blackburn 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.

Damo offers a method for delicious spicy chicken wings! 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.

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.

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about drugs policies, Australian cricket and people leaving Twitter. 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.

Hutchy and Damo talk about the difference between Australia and American media cultures, the media management and timelines of the Elijah Hollands and Joel Smith stories, the "good blokes discount" and the A-League's GF backflip. In this episode: 0:32 - Hutchy gives Damo tips on how to open the show 2:16 - Damo tracking Hutchy's movements 4:51 - The secret recordings of Anthony Pratt with Tony Abbott involved 7:08 - The ever-changing protocols around airport security 11:07 - What happens if Travis Kelce comes to Australia on Taylor Swift's tour? 13:03 - The difference between Australian and American sports media culture 17:10 - Collingwood's statement denying videos 19:24 - Illicit drugs policy, the timeline of Elijah Hollands, and the media management of the situation 23:30 - Joel Smith's positive drug test 27:06 - Melbourne have a different definition of the word "culture" 31:00 - Journalistic bias and the "good blokes discount" 34:38 - Frame me in: Brad Blanks 39:50 - The A-League renegotiates its Grand Final decision... as well as having joint CEOs 44:35 - Question of the week: breaking the story or revealing the name? 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.

Damo offers a method for the slow cooked lamb shoulder fit for any time of the year, not just winter! 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.

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.

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions after a significant week in Australian life. 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.

Hutchy and Damo discuss the result of The Voice referedum, the environment around corporate brands stating their social positions, the changing nature of player movement in the AFL, and Hutchy's day out at the Everest in Sydney! In this episode: 1:47 - Taylor Swift's Eras Tour movie deal 4:50 - What do you do when you're a Taylor Swift fan and you're a dude... 9:22 - The aftermath of The Voice referendum on the weekend 14:45 - Corporate Australia committing their position on public issues and its consequences 20:25 - Sport's role in taking a stand on social issues 21:57 - Melbourne and the Clayton Oliver story 25:45 - Footy is becoming a sharper business these days... dyed-in-the-wool players open to offers elsewhere 29:07 - Hutchy's day at the Everest on Saturday 32:08 - Joe Ashton has finished up at the Financial Review 34:47 - The changes to baseball 36:16 - The difference in the Cricket and Rugby World Cups capturing global attention 38:35 - Question of the Week: the leaked footage of the Baynes-Forde confrontation in the 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.

Damo presents us a lovely recipe for a roast chicken. 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.

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.

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions in the thick of the AFL player movement period and the continued discussion around compensation. 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.

The boys are back and are in the thick of the Trade Period, the discussion around compensation picks and duffle coat-wearing journalists, while there's plenty happening in the lead-up to the Spring Racing Carnival across Melbourne and Sydney. In this episode: 1:29 - The one-town beat is a tough gig for a journo 3:20 - Cricket looks like it's going to be in the Olympics in 2028 to get that revenue from India... and flag football is being pork-barrelled with it 9:11 - Damo is in the early part of his 22 weeks of leave and dipping his toes into the NFL 10:16 - What is Damo's role in JB's wedding? 11:37 - The difference in total prize money between the Sydney and Melbourne spring racing carnivals 16:40 - The Melbourne Cup parade has been cancelled for 2023 19:25 - We're seeing how a fresh name becomes a commodity in Trade Period 21:16 - The duffle coast-wearing journalists... there are two types 24:22 - Who's got the "war chest" this year? 25:17 - Compensation picks have jumped the shark 29:03 - Tom Mitchell using his own platform to be candid about Hawthorn phasing him out 33:00 - Eddie Jones' comments in hindsight after the Wallabies unceremonious World Cup exit 35:51 - The aftermath from Producer Jane's farewell from the company... a lot of love for Caro and Corrie on her way out and not much for us! 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.