Life of Brian

This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL, including; BT’s backyard fire incident, AFL finals updates, build up to the NFL in Melbourne, and plenty more.

Their guest this week is Collingwood great Leon Davis. Leon was one of the most naturally gifted small forwards of his generation, playing 225 AFL games, earning 2x All-Australian selections and producing many magical moments around goal. The boys look back on his career at Collingwood, the highs and lows of the 2010 and 2011 seasons, playing in front of huge MCG crowds, and what it was like being part of one of the competition's biggest clubs.

Leon also opens up about his journey as a proud Noongar man, the importance of culture, family, community and connection, and the challenges he faced as a young Indigenous player arriving at Collingwood. He reflects on the people who helped him through difficult periods and the importance of Indigenous players supporting one another inside AFL clubs.

Leon and his family, along with other First Nations players, spent plenty of time at Brian's farm, including hunting trips that became part of the unique bond they built away from the club.

The boys also chat about Leon's transition after football, his role in Cultural Development at Collingwood, his thoughts on the modern game and the opportunities available to Indigenous players today.

A really warm and honest conversation between two old mates, with plenty of footy, plenty of laughs and some great insight into Leon's life on and off the field.

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Guest: Leon Davis

Produced by Harrison Taylor

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As we approach the AFL Finals (proper) there is plenty to discuss, so the boys go without a guest this week (or do they...). They cover;

Legends Game

Finals preview / Wildcard review

The media's coverage of Richmond's end of season celebration

All-Australian awards

AFL player movement: Scott Pendlebury, Zac Butters, Toby Green,

And, is this the worst PR period in recent memory for the AFL?

Finally, the boys are joined by friend of the show and Nelson Alexander Real Estate Partner, Charlie Barham, for an update on the Melbourne property market.

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Guest: Charlie Barham

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This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL, including; BT's current home project, Sydney Swans in turmoil, Robert Erwin's Logies performance, Legends Game preview, Rocky and CHAT-BT⁠ are back, and plenty more.

Their guest this week is Essendon Football Club legend and one of the greatest full-forwards of all-time, Matthew Lloyd.

With 270 AFL games, 926 goals, 3x Coleman Medals, 5x All-Australian selections and a captaincy at Essendon, Lloydy knows plenty about kicking goals. From his famously meticulous goal-kicking routine to the perfectionism that drove him to constantly refine his craft, there’s plenty of insight into what made him such a dangerous forward.

The conversation goes well beyond football too, as Lloydy opens up about his transition out of the game, the challenge of finding his feet in the media, and what it’s like going from being scrutinised as a player to scrutinising players himself.

The boys probe Lloydy on what life was like at Essendon during his time, including; what Kevin Sheedy and James Hird were really like behind closed doors, the pressure that comes with being a young footballer, and, separately, some of the lessons Lloydy has picked up coaching at young men (Haileybury College head coach).

A fascinating chat with one of footy’s great characters.

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Guest: Matthew Lloyd

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This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL, including; the Geelong concussion situation, the AFL coach merry-go-round, the culture storm surrounding the WNBA, and plenty more.

Their guest this week is one of Australia’s most versatile sports commentators, Jack Heverin.

Jack has built a career across just about every corner of sport, calling everything from AFL and cricket to the NBL, international basketball and major sporting events. Unlike many commentators who come through the playing ranks, Jack’s journey started in community radio, producing and journalism, and he’s worked his way up to become one of the most respected play-by-play voices in the country.

The boys chat about Jack’s journey from Langwarren on the Mornington Peninsula to the big stage, what it takes to make it in sports media, what makes a great commentator, the difference between radio and TV, which sports are hardest to call, and where sports broadcasting is heading next.

Having spent plenty of time together on MMM, the pair have some great on-air chemistry, with Jack sharing what it’s actually like working alongside BT, what happens when the microphones are off, and some of the more outrageous moments from the commentary box.

Always the consummate professional, Jack is a team-player, is passionate about his line of work and is truly one of the good guys of Australian sports media. We thank Jack for his time.

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Guest: Jack Heverin

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This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL, including; BT Roaming the AFL Review Centre (ARC), Ralph Carr's mess, former NRL player Luke Bateman's emotional testimony at the Australian Senate inquiry into gambling reform, our best READING.WATCHING.LISTENING yet, and plenty more.

Their guest this week is Collingwood premiership coach and former Brisbane Lions champion, Craig McRae. This is an all-encompassing and fascinating chat with one of the most interesting minds in the modern game, one that covers footy, leadership, culture, and life beyond the game.

Craig has experienced elite football from almost every angle. A 3x premiership player with the Lions, he later worked under coaching greats including Leigh Matthews and Damien Hardwick before taking over as Collingwood coach in 2022 and leading the Pies to their famous 2023 premiership.

The boys get into how Craig’s coaching philosophy has evolved, the influence of his time at Brisbane and Richmond, and why optimism, gratitude, joy and being “good humans first” sit at the core of the way he coaches. They also unpack the rituals, pillars and themes that helped shape Collingwood’s culture.

They also chat about the legendary Brisbane Lions dynasty, life alongside characters like Voss, Black, Brown and Akermanis, and what it was like winning three flags in a row.

The conversation also goes beyond football, with Craig talking about his background as a teacher, his passion for learning and leadership, his purpose in life, and how is finds balance in a profession that pulls you in every direction.

We thank Craig for his time.

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Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor

Guest: Craig McRae

Produced by Harrison Taylor

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