The Sounding Board
Scorecard #202
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Dan Gorringe's watchalong livestream, the AFL's Sunday fixtures, 'The Dish', Dana White's funny outburst, and more.
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S11 E24 - Question Time
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about post-game interviews with players, the "reference point" tactic, AI in journalism, the World Cup being played in daylight, and more.
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S11 E24 - An Attempt to Curate the Criticism
Hutchy and Damo covered a range of topics this week, including media embargoes, Adam Simpson's comments on Sam McClure, the liveability of Melbourne, Damien Hardwick's interesting admission, and more.
In this episode:
0:29 - The media CEO of the year...
6:59 - Tom Morris breaking Brendon McCullum's sacking as England Test coach
13:26 - Derryn Hinch's passing
18:01 - Adam Simpson refuting Sam McClure's comments on Carlton
27:27 - The reverse 'taking out the trash' at Essendon
31:08 - Melbourne's place on the Economist's global liveability index
<...Scorecard #201
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Michael Whiting's question to Damien Hardwick, the United States' international reputation, Germany's sick day policy, Hutchy's return to The Agenda Setters, and more.
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S11 E23 - Question Time
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about Hutchy's comments on Karl Stefanovic last week, the FIFA World Cup TV rights in Australia, a potential 20th AFL team, James Hird's commentary on Essendon, and more.
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S11 E23 - The Line on Being Outraged
Hutchy and Damo covered a range of topics this week, including Anthony Albanese's controversial podcast comments, the NRL's "conflict of interest" crackdown, "Trippers", Donald Trump's FIFA intervention, and more.
In this episode:
0:20 - The excitement of the World Cup
3:10 - Anthony Albanese's podcast comments
14:21 - Tom Morris' Telstra PR-Payoff
19:14 - Hutchy's nod to Sarah Jones
21:36 - SBS's coverage of the World Cup
26:06 - The NRL's TV rights and a potential conflict of interest clause
32:33 - The ownership of Karl Stefanovic's...
Scorecard #200
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Guard of Honours for 200-gamers, World Cup songs, the AFL's crackdown on criticism of officials, the timing of the Women's T20 World Cup, and more.
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S11 E22 - Question Time
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about commentary of AFL umpires, zero-delay radio commentary, how sensitive the media is, how footy media covers CTE, and more.
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S11 E22 - The "Look At Me" Era
With Hutchy back from the US again, there was lots of ground for he and Damo to cover, including Karl Stefanovic's axing from Channel 9, Ben Stokes' retirement, the NRL's new TV deal, and more.
In this episode:
1:20 - Hutchy's World Cup travels
3:14 - Karl Stefanovic's exit from Channel 9 and his interview with Tommy Robinson
22:28 - Ben Stokes' retirement
26:59 - The "inexact science" of "processes"
31:24 - The NRL's "phenomenal" TV rights deal
39:20 - Craig's Carry-On: Hutchy's air travel idea
44:16 - Tom...
Scorecard #199
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: A mid-season tournament in the AFL, Lionel Messi's GOAT status, Grand Theft Auto 6, Keir Starmer's resignation as UK Prime Minsiter, and more.
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S11 E21 - Question Time
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about hand gesticulation on TV, roofed stadiums in Australia, 'Media-Ocre' in 2026, Craig's Carry-On, and more.
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S11 E21 - Consumption Doesn't Match Opinions
Hutchy and Damo had lots to discuss in this week's episode, including Hutchy's experience with the FIFA World Cup, Tom Morris' Toby Greene story last week, Kyle Sandilands' next move, the future of the AFL fixture, and more.
In this episode:
0:25 - Hutchy's World Cup experience so far
9:50 - Channel 7's Spotlight program
15:17 - Tom Morris' incorrect story last week
22:50 - Kane Cornes' criticism of Carlton over Graham Wright's appearance on a fan podcast
30:10 - Kyle Sandilands' settlement with ARN
34:51 - Channel 7...
Scorecard #198
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: AFL and Socceroos' games clashing, "Hydration Breaks" at all levels of professional soccer, Paul Dowsley's recent efforts, the UFC's White House event, and more.
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S11 E20 - Question Time
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about Socceroos fans in the US, DAZN's investment in Australian sport, Australia's Joe Rogan, "PVO watch", and more.
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S11 E20 - The Famous Karaoke Line
No one was safe in this week's episode, with Hutchy and Damo discussing Mitch Cleary's latest PR Payoff, Alister Nicholson vs Sam McClure, Jay Clark's update on Jason McCartney, Damo's "Karaoke" line on Mark Robinson, and much more - including "hydration breaks" at the FIFA World Cup, the Australian Football Hall of Fame, and private ownership in the BBL.
In this episode:
0:29 - What Hutchy's up to in the US
6:46 - "Hydration Breaks" at the FIFA World Cup
8:54 - Who was Damo sat next to at the Australian...
Scorecard #197
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: FIFA's World Cup copyright restrictions, using Byron Bay to market products, Lewis Hamilton's comments recently, Australian's lack of trust in AI, and more.
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S11 E19 - Question Time
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about Indian investment in the BBL, what determines the price of AFL and NRL TV rights, the AFL's relationship with the NFL, Triple M commentary potentially being available on 7plus, and more.
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S11 E19 - Cynical about the Scoreboard
Hutchy's back in the country and he and Damo had plenty to speak about in this week's episode, including the latest development from Channel 7 and SCA's merger, 'Getting Murdoched', One Nation's results in the polls, Netflix acquiring Melbourne's NFL game, and more.
In this episode:
1:37 - Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breaching ECB protocols
4:34 - The ticket prices for NBA Finals games at Madison Square Garden
8:57 - What Damo's noticed from Channel 7 and SCA
16:57 - What it means to 'Get Murdoched'
26:37 - One Nation's...
Scorecard #196
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Auckland's A-League Grand Final win, Australia's chances of landing the 2038 World Cup, Victor Wembanyama, Pauline Hanson's chances of being our next prime minister, and more.
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S11 E18 - Question Time
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about sneaking into Airport lounges, three-piece suits, the NBA draft lottery, the AFL's fixture, and more.
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S11 E18 - His Power is Unusual
It was another big week on the Australian media landscape, with Hutchy and Damo discussing the coverage of James Hird and Essendon, the merger of the Stars and Renegades, Phil Gould's comments after Origin I, James Bracey's "Glass-Jaw" moment, and more.
In this episode:
0:39 - What Hutchy's up to in the US
2:37 - The 'Pay It Forward Pump-Up'
7:29 - The "Spectre of James Hird"
17:37 - The merging of the Melbourne Stars and Renegades
23:14 - Damo and Channel 7
27:06 - James Bracey and Phil...
Scorecard #195
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: The ABC's move to BlueSky, the media scrutiny on the AFL, Andrew Abdo's replacement at the NRL, Jacinta Allan door-knocking in Bendigo East, and more.
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S11 E17 - Question Time
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about Damo's new nickname, TV shows repurposed for podcasts, the latest on Tasmania's stadium, breaking stories on team selection, and more.
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S11 E17 - The Two-Station Warrior
It was one of the biggest episode's of the year on 'The Sounding Board', with Hutchy and Damo paying tribute to Neale Daniher before discussing Brad Scott's sacking at Essendon, Andrew Abdo leaving the NRL, the Herald Sun's crack at them, and much more.
In this episode:
0:24 - Neale Daniher's passing
5:52 - Brad Scott sacked as Essendon coach
12:40 - Could James Hird return to the Bombers?
15:27 - Andrew Abdo's departure from the NRL for Tennis Australia
23:00 - The TAB's negotiations with Racing NSW
<...Scorecard #194
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Jacinta Allan's work from home laws, journalists using "exclusive" on their Tweets, shared custody of dogs, 'Subway Surfers', and more.
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S11 E16 - Question Time
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about the timing of the UFC's Conor McGregor announcement, the length of the AFL season, Magic Round, The Sounding Board's voiceovers, and more.
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S11 E16 - Hutchy: I Want To Acknowledge My Role In It
It was one of the biggest weeks in the show's history this week, with Hutchy and Damo chatting about Damien Hardwick's exchange with a journalist in Darwin, Damo's interview with Michael Voss and his subsequent comments on Kane Cornes, Mark Riley's viral question to Jim Chalmers, and more
In this episode:
1:11 - Spin City: Damien Hardwick
10:05 - Damo's interview with Michael Voss after his resignation
14:36 - The latest chapter in Damo's feud with Kane
25:21 - Was there a 'coach-sacked' PR Payoff?
30:53 - The Herald...
Scorecard #193
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Conflicts of interest in the NRL, Skip Bayless' return to First Take, Adidas' World Cup ad, Ted Turner's influence on modern media, and more.
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S11 E15 - Question Time
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about the qualifications of certain politicians, Jacinta Allan's Fed Square call, how they'd start the AFL from scratch, how international events like The Masters are shown in Australia, and more.
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S11 E15 - Follow the Cash
Hutchy and Damo had a lot to work through today, including the latest chapter in the Karl Stefanovic saga, the AFL's challenges in Western Sydney, Austrac's investigation into Tabcorp, the awkward finish to ARN's AGM last week, and more.
In this episode:
0:26 - What Hutchy's been up to today
2:53 - The latest instalment in the Karl Stefanovic saga
7:00 - The push back on privatisation in the BBL
19:11 - Hutchy's continued AI enhancements
23:55 - Melbourne United's next coach?
27:14 - Damo's sit down with...
Scorecard #192
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Labor's tax on Big Tech, the best film franchises, loser interviews, Melbourne Storm's era of sustained success, and more.
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S11 E14 - Question Time
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about the great "go-to experts", LIV Golf's future, where coaches do their press conference, "Club Content", and more.
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S11 E14 - Get Yourself Match Fit
Hutchy and Damo had a lot on their plate for this week's episode, including Brisbane's whiteboard leak, Brian Cook's awkward moment, "Audience Pinchers", the ABC admitting to their Bluey blunder, and more.
In this episode:
0:25 - Hutchy's AI endeavours
3:18 - Brisbane's whiteboard leak
7:59 - Sportsbet's decision to cut ties with Nick Foot
19:15 - Spin City: Brian Cook's presser last week
28:13 - Another Taubmans PR Payoff
30:26 - "Audience P inching"
34:04 - The ABC admitting to their Bluey blunder
36:13...
Scorecard #191
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: the Michael Jackson biopic, the New York Post, Anzac Day's significance, Abbie Chatfield on KIIS FM, and more.
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S11 E13 - Question Time
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about the "mingle strategy" at airport scanners, Hutchy's "read somewhere" line, The Friday Huddle, the AFL media's "glass jaw" last week, and more.
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S11 E13 - Late to be Fired
Hutchy and Damo went deep on a few big issues this week including the public's reaction to Melbourne's "bar wars", how the impact of crisis managers has changed, Ben Roberts-Smith's media strategy, sleep-ins, and more.
In this episode:
1:03 - Hutchy's viral moment last week
4:13 - Melbourne's "Bar Wars"
13:25 - 'Crisis Managers' in modern media
23:51 - Ben Roberts-Smith's recent media appearances
33:19 - Hutchy and Damo's 'Sleep In' stories
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Scorecard #190
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: LIV Golf's future in Adelaide, SSN's new TV rights deal, Nike's Boston Marathon billboard, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's tour of Australia, and more.
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S11 E12 - Question Time
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about how Hutchy retrieved a laptop that he lost on a plane, the media's coverage of Elijah Hollands, Diana Russini's resignation, The Sunday Footy Show in Perth, and more.
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S11 E12 - This is Power Play 101
It's been another huge week in Australian media and that meant there was plenty for Hutchy and Damo to work through in this week's episode, including "loser interviews" after games, Tom Morris' arrival at Channel 7, Ross Lyon's press conference behaviour, the latest reporting on Karl Stefanovic, and more.
In this episode:
0:26 - Hutchy's travels to Perth on the weekend
6:20 - Zak Butters' appeal hearing last night
9:34 - How media managers are getting involved with the "losers interview"
13:38 - Tom Morris officially joining Channel 7
19:59...
Scorecard #189
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Scottie Scheffler's frosty moment with a journalist, Friday night double-headers in the AFL, the Super Bowl TV rights, Matt Hill's commentary gaffe, and more.
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