Western Weekender
Tension's Running High E95 - Is PVL telling a porkie?
The boys deal with the fallout of Sunday's Preliminary Final loss to Newcastle.
We chat all things Nathan Cleary, and pick ourselves up to chat about Sunday's Grand Final.
Plus we think PVL is telling a porkie.
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Tension's Running High E94 - Brian To'o joins us, Panthers v Knights preview
Brian To'o joins us ahead of the Preliminary Final.
The boys preview the Panthers v Knights on Sunday, plus have a chat about the Dolphins and Roosters game on Friday.
And do we care there will be no Grand Final entertainment?
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Tension's Running High E93 - Everyone is out of touch!
The boys discuss Finals crowds, Panthers memberships and more... and it seems everyone is out of touch!
Plus the latest on Nathan Cleary and the mighty Panthers are into a seventh straight Preliminary Final.
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Tension's Running High E92 - Everything Finals!
The boys aren't happy about the Finals ticketing fiasco.
We preview Penrith's showdown with the Roosters on Sunday, plus discuss an incredible season for Ivan Cleary's side that resulted in the Minor Premiership.
Tune in, subscribe and talk footy with us!
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Tension's Running High E91 - We talk Nathan Cleary, because everyone else is
The boys chat Nathan Cleary's future because they don't want to feel left out.
Plus we preview the big Panthers v Tigers clash on Sunday.
And we rate all of the chances of the teams in the top 8.
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Weekender Women E05 - Penrith's unwritten rules + a trip down memory lane
The girls are back with a fresh episode of Weekender Women.
What are the unwritten rules of Penrith? Plus what do we love and hate about Westfield, Panthers and other iconic local sites?
Plus the day Amanda got arrested!
This ep is a real trip down Penrith's memory lane.
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Tension's Running High E90 - Ivan gets Frosty, Panthers v Bulldogs preview
Troy and Nathan preview Friday night's clash between Penrith and Canterbury.
The boys ponder why Ivan Cleary was so cranky at his presser on Monday, and why there's so much secrecy surrounding injuries and who's playing when.
And it's our final Where Are They Now?!
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Tension's Running High E89 - Big Nathan Cleary news, plus Ivan Cleary's milestone
Troy drops some Nathan Cleary inside info, as the wider rugby league world seems convinced he's hitting the open market.
Plus we reflect on Ivan Cleary's 500th game milestone and preview Penrith's big clash with Melbourne.
And we launch Rugby League Recommendations!
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Tension's Running High E88 - Brian To'o quits, Isaah Yeo latest
The boys react to the huge news of Brian To'o heading to the PNG Chiefs, plus Nathan has an update on Isaah Yeo.
We preview Penrith's clash with Easts on Thursday night and we ponder the worst idea Peter V'landys has ever had.
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Tension's Running High E87 - Jack Cogger joins us
Jack Cogger joins the podcast to talk about his call-up to play alongside Nathan Cleary in the halves.
The boys preview the Panthers and Warriors showdown, we find out what Lewis Brown is up to these days and we finish our countdown of the most defining moments in Penrith's history.
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Weekender Women E04 - Workplace conundrums
From pet peeves to office romances, what are the dos and don'ts of modern workplaces - and do different generations have different takes on it?
Plus the pain of best friend break-ups, and the girls discuss bad bosses and being sent home from work!
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Tension's Running High E86 - Panthers drop selction bombshell
The boys break down the huge news out of Penrith, with five-eighth Blaize Talagi dropped to reserve grade by coach Ivan Cleary.
Plus a big Panthers v Raiders preview, and we continue our countdown of the most defining moments in Penrith Panthers history.
Oh, and Nathan has a story about Jarrod Sammut's undies.
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Tension's Running High E85 - Jack Cole joins us, Panthers v Eels preview
Jack Cole joins us for a chat about the season so far, and what's to come in 2026.
Plus we devour the 'circle of stupidity' that can exist in the rugby league media, highlighted in this week's Nathan Cleary stories.
And the boys preview the big clash between Penrith and Parramatta this Thursday night.
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Tension's Running High E84 - Nathan drops some stadium news, Panthers v Broncos preview
We've got some fresh news on the Penrith Stadium upgrade. Will Taylor Swift open the stadium or will the Panthers get first shot?
We preview the Panthers v Broncos clash this Thursday night, plus we continue our countdown of the 60 most defining moments in Panthers history.
And a final word on the Blues' Origin triumph.
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Tension's Running High E83 - Will Milky break a 90-year-old record?
Will Thomas Jenkins eclipse the famous Dave Brown try-scoring record? The boys have their say.
Plus we look at where Penrith sit heading into the business end of the season, discuss the new TV deal and ponder a few issues with the NRLW.
Plus we continue our countdown of the 60 most defining moments in Panthers history, and have a final say on State of Origin.
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Tension's Running High E82 - Scott Sorensen joins us + Is it curtains for Moses Leota?
Scott Sorensen joins us and discusses his final year at the Panthers.
The boys react to Brian To'o being dropped by the Blues, plus they preview the Panthers v Rabbitohs clash on Friday night.
Is it curtains for Moses Leota at Penrith?
Plus we begin our countdown of the 60 most defining moments in Penrith Panthers history.
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Podcast: Weekender Women E3 - Penrith then and now
In this month's episode of Weekender Women, the girls discuss the age-old 'then versus now' debate. Across generations, so much has changed.
Plus our first jobs, 90s house parties and what crazy thing was Amanda told would help when going for her driver's licence?
And would today's teenagers survive Penrith of the 90s?
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Tension's Running High E81 - Peter Lang returns, Panthers v Cowboys preview & Mary Fowler's announcement
Nathan Taylor and special guest co-host Peter Lang from 'Lang on League' chat Penrith's recent loss to the Titans and preview their upcoming match against the Cowboys.
Plus Mary Fowler's big call on her future (and how it affects Penrith).
And lastly they chat Origin III teams, and 'Storytime with Pete' makes a comeback!
Let's go Panthers!
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Tension's Running High E80 - Panthers v Titans, Ashley Klein & Final Word on Origin
Troy and Nathan deliver their final word on State of Origin II ahead of the big showdown at the MCG.
Plus a preview of Panthers v Titans, we discuss the Ashley Klein story and how close did Tom Jenkins come to leaving the Panthers?
The boys also add a couple of fresh items into the Panthers museum!
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Tension's Running High E79 - Record-breaking Panthers
Troy and Nathan discuss that incredible win by the Panthers over the Tigers, plus will anyone stop Penrith's run to the Premiership?
We discuss State of Origin, put more items in the Panthers Museum and track down another player in Where Are They Now.
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Tension's Running High E78 - Nathan drops a bombshell!
Nathan reveals something huge that has Troy questioning his credentials as a Panthers fan.
We preview the Panthers v Tigers showdown, plus was rugby league really better in the 1990s?
And we hear from Ivan Cleary.
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Weekender Women E2 - Things our mums told us
Amanda, Emily and Maria are back!
This month, the girls discuss some of the things their mums drummed into them growing up - do they still apply today? Were they ever really accurate?
Plus Chanel in Penrith?
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Tension's Running High E77 - Our Origin reaction, Panthers v Warriors preview
Troy and Nathan talk about the State of Origin result and THAT send off! Plus how did the four Panthers players perform?
The boys also preview the showdown between the Panthers and Warriors on Sunday.
Plus reaction to Andrew Abdo's huge news and Nine's big TV rights play.
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Tension's Running High E76 - Troy doesn't believe Ivan
Troy doubts whether Ivan Cleary will actually finish his NRL coaching career at the end of 2027. Plus the boys unpack his huge announcement last week.
Nathan launches a new Where Are They now? segment, and we chat all things Magic Round and State of Origin.
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Tension's Running High E75 - We draft our NSW Origin team!
Nathan Taylor and special guest co-host Peter Lang from 'Lang on League' draft their NSW Origin team ahead of next Monday's big announcement.
Plus the boys preview this Sunday's Magic Round clash against the last-placed Dragons.
And they have the latest on Nathan Cleary's new contract, chat all things PNG, and 'Storytime with Pete' makes its podcast debut!
We hope you enjoy!
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Tension's Running High E74 - Crowning the best Panthers song of all-time!
Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor crown the winner of the best Penrith Panthers song of all-time.
Plus the boys preview Sunday's Mother's Day match-up with the Canberra Raiders.
And run their eye over the PNG Chiefs situation.
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Weekender Women E01 - The generation gap is real
Welcome to an all new podcast - Weekender Women!
In this episode, Amanda, Emily and Maria explore their generation gap. Is it really that big? From dating apps to technology and more - what does age change?
Join us for a new episode of Weekender Women on the first of every month.
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Tension's Running High E73 - Jarome Luai to the Chiefs, can Panthers stop Fozball?
Huge news in rugby league with former Panther Jarome Luai agreeing to join the PNG Chiefs.
Plus the boys preview Sunday's showdown between Penrith and Manly.
And a shock result in the quest to discover Penrith's best ever theme song.
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Tension's Running High E72 - Troy's wild Bunker and Set Restart plan
Troy has a plan to solve frustrations around The Bunker and Set Restarts, and he's offering it free to the NRL.
Plus we preview the Panthers v Knights showdown in Newcastle.
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Tension's Running High E71 - Nathan delivers Ivan Cleary an ultimatum
Should Panthers impose a deadline on Ivan Cleary to make a decision about his future?
Plus, we preview the big clash between the Panthers and Dolphins and discuss the rugby league media - is it at a crossroads?
And can we please fix the NSW Cup?
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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Tension's Running High E64 - Unpacking the season launch, top eights revealed
Troy and Nathan review Penrith's season launch and 60th anniversary dinner. Plus the boys reveal their top eight predictions for the year. And will Nathan finally win The Price is Right?
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Tension's Running High E63 - Board returns, player's shocking act!
Troy and Nathan discuss the new State of Origin rules, the recent Panthers Board Election, and which Panthers star has upset Troy!
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Tension's Running High E62 - The pod goes rogue
Troy and Nathan tackle everything from crime to celebrities to plane scheduling dramas. Oh, and there's a bit of footy too.
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