Show overview
Western Weekender has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 214 episodes. That works out to roughly 160 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 38 min and 55 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 27 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 55 episodes published.
From the publisher
Podcasts by The Western Weekender, Penrith's premier media outlet.
Latest Episodes
View all 214 episodesTension's Running High E81 - Peter Lang returns, Panthers v Cowboys preview & Mary Fowler's announcement
Tension's Running High E80 - Panthers v Titans, Ashley Klein & Final Word on Origin
Tension's Running High E79 - Record-breaking Panthers
Tension's Running High E78 - Nathan drops a bombshell!
Weekender Women E2 - Things our mums told us
Tension's Running High E77 - Our Origin reaction, Panthers v Warriors preview
Tension's Running High E76 - Troy doesn't believe Ivan
Tension's Running High E75 - We draft our NSW Origin team!
Tension's Running High E74 - Crowning the best Panthers song of all-time!
Weekender Women E01 - The generation gap is real
Tension's Running High E73 - Jarome Luai to the Chiefs, can Panthers stop Fozball?
Tension's Running High E72 - Troy's wild Bunker and Set Restart plan
Tension's Running High E71 - Nathan delivers Ivan Cleary an ultimatum
On The Record Revisited: - One-on-one with Luke Priddis
Luke Priddis joined our podcast in 2024. We go back to the interview and revisit his time at the Panthers - plus he talks about his frosty relationship with Wayne Bennett.Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App.
Tension's Running High E70 - Moses Leota joins us and Nathan calls for a mid-season sacking
Moses Leota joins us to talk about Nathan Cleary's 200th NRL game this Thursday night. Plus we dissect the list of players coming off-contract in 2026 and 2027 as Panthers officials desperately try to build the squad from 2028 onwards. And Nathan declares someone must be sacked mid-season!Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App.
Tension's Running High E69 - Panthers v Storm Preview
Troy and Nathan preview the big clash between Penrith and Melbourne this Friday night. Plus why did Troy miss the Battle of the West? And we launch a new game!Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App.
Tension's Running High E68 - Luke Garner joins us
Luke Garner joins us to chat about his new deal with the Panthers. Plus the boys preview the Battle of the West between the Panthers and Eels.Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App.
Tension's Running High E67 - Roosters v Westies, Unpacking Izack Tago mystery plus that Alex Johnston moment
In a bumper edition of the podcast, Troy and Nathan preview Friday's Panthers v Roosters showdown. They also try to work out exactly what's going on with Izack Tago, plus the Alex Johnston record and what Penrith moment would see us storm the field? Nathan tries his hand at The Price Is Right with a shock result, plus what excuse does Nathan have for missing the Panthers v Sharks game?Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App.
Tension's Running High E66 - Panthers v Sharks preview, What's doing with Izack Tago?
The boys preview Penrith's clash with Cronulla in Bathurst. Plus Troy talks about last week's big stadium editorial, and what's going on with Izack Tago?Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App.
Tension's Running High E65 - Hitting the roof
Troy and Nathan discuss "that' roof on the new Penrith Stadium. Plus the footy's back and we preview the Panthers taking on the Broncos.Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App.