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; 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.

This Episode is brought to you by:

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Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor

Guest: Jack Heverin

Produced by Harrison Taylor

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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.

This Episode is brought to you by:

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Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor

Guest: Craig McRae

Produced by Harrison Taylor

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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; an update on the aggregated burglary at the Taylor residence a few years ago, Glasgow Comm. Games, BT also weighs in on the Petracca / Lombard situation, the Max King injury, the newly trialled Thursday Night Football entrances, and plenty more.

Their guest this week they are joined by one of the most respected figures in world motorsport, former MotoGP Crew Chief Jeremy Burgess.

If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a championship-winning rider, this is the episode for you. Jeremy takes the boys inside the world of MotoGP, explaining the role of a crew chief, the relationship between rider and team, and the countless decisions that can make-or-break a race weekend.

Having worked alongside some of the biggest names the sport has ever seen (Mick Doohan, Valentino Rossi & Wayne Gardener), Jeremy reflects on an extraordinary career at the very top of motorcycle racing, sharing incredible stories from the pit lane, the evolution of the sport, and what it takes to consistently perform under pressure.

The conversation also explores the technical side of racing, the personalities that define the paddock, and the balance between engineering, instinct, and trust when you're chasing world championships.

As always, BT finds a way to simplify the complicated, leading to plenty of laughs as Jeremy patiently explains the finer details of a sport where milliseconds and millimetres matter.

Insightful, entertaining, and packed with behind-the-scenes stories from one of motorsport's greatest minds, this is a fascinating conversation with a man who helped shape MotoGP history.

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Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor

Guest: Jeremy Burgess

Produced by Harrison Taylor

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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; Ken Hinkley to Tassie, Bobby Hill departing the Pies, Crows fans booing Isaac Quaynor, Glasgow Comm. Games, LeBron James to Philly, VIC teachers strike, what Brian thinks about on his daily walk, and plenty more.

Their guest this week is Melbourne Demons skipper Max Gawn. An AFL premiership captain, 8x All-Australian, 3x club best & fairest, co-host of the Stanley St Social cycling podcast and one of the most down-to-earth blokes in elite sport, Max is as genuine as they come.

The conversation goes in every direction. The boys dive into Max's passion for cycling and the Tour de France. They also get into the AFL media landscape, with Max sharing an honest player's perspective on commentators, and personalities like BT. He explains why he thinks the AFL still has work to do in embracing player personalities and what other sports are getting right.

Max reflects on his own journey too, from the setbacks early in his career to becoming one of the competition's most respected leaders. He speaks openly about resilience, leadership, gratitude and why he believes getting comfortable with 'being yourself’ is one of the best ways to grown and off the field.

The boys also discuss life after football, Max's future in the media, and what continues to motivate him after achieving almost everything the game has to offer.

Funny, self-aware, and refreshingly honest, Max is outstanding throughout, we thank him for his time.

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Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor

Guest: Max Gawn

Produced by Harrison Taylor

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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 unfortunate footy headlines of the past week, the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the FIFA World Cup, the Alex de Minaur secret wedding, and the LeBron James trade situation. Finally, Brian shares a crazy untold story comparable to Josh Worrell’s recent incident.

Their guest this week is Olympic gold medallist, cycling commentator, and all-round good bloke, Scott McGrory. He joins the boys for one of the most remarkable stories we've heard on the podcast.

Scott's sporting journey reads like a movie script. After winning a bronze medal in the Team Pursuit at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, he endured a 12-year wait before returning to the Olympic stage. Then came the fairytale, winning gold alongside Brett Aitken in the Madison at the 2000 Sydney Olympics in front of a home crowd.

But what makes the achievement even more extraordinary is what Scott was carrying with him at the time. Just three months before those Games, he and his family suffered the heartbreaking loss of his 11-month-old son, Alexander. Scott opens up about navigating unimaginable grief while continuing to pursue his Olympic dream, making for a powerful conversation about resilience, perspective, and the people who helped him through it.

The boys also dive into Scott's life beyond competing, including his role as a high-performance coach, how elite cyclists are developed, and what it takes to identify and nurture future champions. As a former Australian Olympic team selector, Scott also lifts the lid on the selection process and the difficult decisions that come with choosing athletes to represent the country on the world's biggest stage.

There are plenty of laughs mixed in too, with Scott's down-to-earth nature and great sense of humour shining through throughout the chat.

Inspiring, insightful, and full of perspective, this is an incredible conversation with a man who has experienced the highest highs and the toughest lows, and handled both with remarkable grace.

This Episode is brought to you by:

⁠⁠Yellow Iron Fleet⁠⁠ & ⁠Beat Dumb Thumb⁠

Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor

Guest: Scott McGrory

Produced by Harrison Taylor

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