Ruck 'n Roll
What do you get when World of Sport meets Countdown. You get Ruck 'n Roll. If you have a love of sport, music and life in general this is the podcast for you. Hosted by long time radio DJ Kevin Hillier and footy journo, broadcaster and deli owner Mark Fine it is always unpredictable and good fun.
The Jury's Still Out.
'This is where things get stupid' said the Lawyer. The Defence rests.
You be the Judge.
Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis
Producer - Steve Visscher
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This Means Nothing to Me.
If you think the French are revolting, you are right, but they are not alone. Here is your weekly serve of the Ruck 'n Roll revolution which includes (in no particular order):
An ultra indulgent review of Ultravox live at the Palais An insightful review of J.D. Fortune live in Melbourne An incredibly self serving review of the Spring Racing Carnival A good St. Kilda footy story! No really, it is. Random culinary observations with zero nutritional validation A surprisingly sensible discussion about the ARIA Hall of FamePut on your dancing shoes, your favourite Chesty Bond...
Spring Fever's got a Hold.
The dreaded post-gig lurgy has floored Ken, who is missing this week. The fact he spent a lot of time with SJP last week is pure coincidence. Said no-one.
That aside, there is lots to talk about this week, including South Melbourne’s amazing Australia Cup victory, AFL trades, cricket in South Africa, running out of petrol and of course the Spring Racing Carnival gets a guernsey.
Warning:
If you follow SJP’s tips you have already lost your mind. Your shirt will follow.
Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken F...
Comin' in Hot.
Like a caged beast in a David Attenborough doco, Stephen J Peak has again been released into the wild, or as it is better known in environmental and ecological circles - Fitzroy. The Evelyn Hotel to be precise, where a special breed of female homosapiens known as Hot Machine were introducing new, exciting sounds from some prehistoric gizmo known as - a record album. Stephen and Sherpa Ken Francis survived and we hear their tale in this episode.
In other parts of this wildlife adventure, we talk about humans being swapped so they can kick a pigskin...
Where the Wild Roses Don't Grow
The 2026 AFL Grand Final unpacked from go to woe!
We have it all covered - Kylie flying, Dockers crying, Melbourne weather, Kylie's leather, Wharfie Time blue, Kylie's hairdo. What more could you ask for?
It's a rhetorical question, move on.
It's Showtime (Bertie Beetle bag not included)
Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis
Producer - Steve Visscher
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We're all Someone's Son.
It's the three Fs everyone is talking about - Football, Farnham and Fashion - and you won't find a better podcast to provide you with the worldly and wordy wrap up of all the F words. As you know, we know all the F words.
Finey dials in from downtown Daylesford to give his Grand Final thoughts and predictions. SJP is filthy about the behaviour of footy crowds and wants them severely punished by the league and the law.
Ken saw the Farnham tribute show and is glowing about a world class musical night and onl...
The Sun that makes the Day.
If you thought the NFL lit up the City of Melbourne, and it did, wait 'til you hear about the other invasion of the CBD from the NFI. If you don't know what that stands for, then you are obviously a card carrying NFI member.
The musical flood gates opened as our intrepid legal beagle braved the noctural nasties to attend a musical séance to revive the pulsating punk and rejuvinating rock of The Damned. It is a concert review like no other. And before you can say Rat Scabies three times while gargling battery acid, the...
Four Strong Winds
Standby for shocks and surprises as the faint waft of warmer weather dents the bozone layer and a sliver of 2026 shines on proceedings, delivering a rare foray into music made since the turn of the century.
Ken reviews Hot Machine's latest gig and previews their debut album. But wait, there's more: Finey has discovered a English pop star Sienna Spiro, who is younger than most of Stephen J Peak's socks.
Pass the smelling salts because that's not all.
Spoiler alert: Clarkson gets boned, tennis fans get stoned, the Crows get no love and whe...
Bloody Well Right !
Finals, Fathers, Football, Food and several other F words get quite a workout this week, but it is the E words that bring the self-appointed resident show wordsmith to his knees. Spoiler alert: the E words may or may not include emasculated, emaciated, erection, eviscerated, easy, ego or elephant. All are in the room.
There is a healthy serving of footy talk, a pinch of racing news, a sprinkle of darts, a spoonful of tennis and sadly a big helping of farewells in a star-studded Deathalyser. Vale Dolly.
Grab your Oxford, Collins, Macquarie or even yo...
Listen Like Thieves.
In a packed podcast, we review all the AFL sides that didn't make the top ten. There's also cricket, EPL, AFLW and the Deathalyser.
Even non-working new speakers cannot silence the legal eagle when he takes flight. When it comes to discussions regarding the Bombers, Stephen J is 'hird' loud and clear. Ken unplugs himself mid show (who can blame him), but despite those technical hiccups, we soldier on.
The tipping competition is now in the rear vision mirror and as expected, Finey is the Tipping King and the wooden spoon resides in the House of F...
Hey, Street Sweeper, Clear My Way.
Crown King Fine the Tipping Guru. As the home and away season comes to a close, Finey, like the AFL Dockers, has top spot under lock and key. Kev, like the AFL Swans, is in second spot and that is where the similarity ends. The battle for the all important and less embarrassing third spot is on like Donkey Kong. Ken holds a one point lead over SJ Peak.
If that is not enough excitement for one week, wait - there's more. Thanks to questions supplied by our listeners (both of them) the origins of each panellists' f...
First Set of Wheels.
In between keen, astute and educated observations about sport, life and the world, Ruck 'n Roll has never lost touch with its inner teenage boy.
Juvenile, cheeky, naughty and in need of a good kick up the backside, this week our foolish foursome fondly remember their first car, a pivotal life milestone.
Match the stars and cars:
a green Datsun called The Frog, a Toyota Shaggin' Wagon, a gold Torana sports coupe and an XT Falcon known as The Thunderbolt.No Pedestrians, Bicycles, Animals or Tractors Beyond This Point.
Ladies and gentle...
Fight For Your Right To Peaky!
Who are Toby Petts, Snitch Harvey, Lady Lou and Bijou Elijah and what do they have to do with this edition of Ruck 'n Roll? All this and more is revealed. But thank goodness there's more, including SJP's wrap up of the Commonwealth Games, which might be finished by the Indian Games. INTERMISSION.
Now where were we? There's cricket, passionate kissing and snacks. Find out the shows the boys walked out on. You still there? It's game on for the tipping competition as first and last are up for grabs.
Guaranteed the only podcast this we...
A Juvenile Product of the Working Class.
The things you learn on a episode of Ruck 'n Roll are staggering, amazing and sad, but true.
Hands on buzzers. Which of our fearless foursome revealed:
he sang backing vocals on The Bruce Ruxton Rap? his first record purchase was Easy Street by Jeff Duff's Kush? his karaoke moment was House of the Rising Sun? he loved the music of and wanted to be just like Gary Glitter?Explains a lot, doesn't it?
Pull back the curtain on another adults-only excursion into the murky waters of the gene pool from unnamed donors otherwi...
Hello there Sailor.
They won't be silenced and if they were, there really would be nothing to see or hear here. There is much to discuss in the world of sport, entertainment and life in general and there is plenty to digest here. The World Cup and other football codes get a full examination, as do golf. athletics, darts and sugar free eating.
Musically, it is one for the ages. Pick three songs you never want to hear again and three that will play forever. It is a hell of a task and the results will surprise.
Grab the...
Time You Straighten Right Out
Prepare to have your horizons broadened, your borders invaded, your portfolio investigated and maybe even your humerus tickled and your morals probed. These are men on a mission, most likely a mission impossible.
Though if the mission was to mention Buster Bloodvessel, Dermott Brereton, the late Derryn Hinch and cannibalism all in the one show, then it's a surprisingly successful mission.
Finey has selected Ska for discussion which is a giant pogo jump out of the panel's musical comfort zone.
This tape will self destruct in about 1 hour 36 minutes and 55 seconds.
Kevi...
One Day I Met a Girl
A World Cup or two, a few Sherbets, some elite footy tipping, the odd failed prediction, an assortment of Daryl's and an incredible Indian banquet. All on the one podcast? There is only one way to find out. Ruck ON!!!
Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis
Producer - Steve Visscher
© 2026 Howdy Partners Media
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No Milk Today.
As the EOFY sales come to a halt, it is time to take stock of the sporting year. Our fearless, peerless (and some would say clueless) panellists give their three predictions for the rest of the year.
Finey forsees the World Cup, Brownlow, AFL Premiers, Coleman Medal & Melbourne Cup results. Kev's prognostications are England's chances in the World Cup plus changes at the top of Aussie cricket and AFL HQ. Stephen J uses his crystal ball (stop sniggering please) to announce the 2026 AFL Premiers and the woman who will win Wimbledon and the US Open. New balls...
The Rain, The Park and Other Things.
The sporting cup runneth over, with World Cup football, darts, Wimbledon, US Open golf, State of Origin Rugby League, netball finals and of course yet another round of our favourite - AFL.
In the hotly contested Lenny's Fine Food Tipping Competition, Ken tipped the card in a form reversal to rival anything seen on a sporting field anywhere.
This week there's plenty of sport to discuss and Finey even went to the theatre.
Musically, it's families in the spotlight and you will be surprised to hear some of the names bandied about including Th...
Mrs Slocombe’s Pussy
Welcome aboard your weekly flight to the Bermuda Triangle of podcasting otherwise known as Ruck 'n Roll (insert Vincent Price Thriller laugh but strictly no MJ-like groin touching).
Captain Hillier speaking at the controls, along with First Officer Kenny 'Cockpit' Francis and your cabin crew Purser Peak and our Chef de Mission - launching Lenny's Fine Flying Food - Mark Fine.
Our flight time is one hour but with the expected wind gusts from the Purser and the constant re-rooting of the flight path, delays to our final destination are expected.
There will be...
It's a Little Bit F-Funny?
'As the chill of winter brings its icy countenance' is a nice turn of phrase and might be a good opening line for a Bureau of Meteorology staff meeting, but here it acts as an entree to the cold, hard reality of this episode's freshly generated word salad.
It's festive, frivilous, fractious, forthright, fearless, feckless, flamboyant, fiery and flawed ... and even Kev has injected an F word to keep the show moving forward.
Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis
Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media
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Performance Enhancing Mugs.
Is it vile or vial? Is it cheating or competing? Is it right or rort? A robust discussion about the Enhanced Games is just part of the fun and games in this episode. The robustness continues through football of all codes and modes and our intrepid panel drill down on everything from commentary to name changes and even some dental cover. The perils of the pre-recorded show strike as we discuss Brad Scott's coaching future. There's five minutes we will never get back.
And to finish this episode we pay tribute to the great Neale Daniher. Play o...
Beam Me Up Scotty!
We go all out for the celebration of Scott Pendlebury's AFL games record. Every 433 seconds, one of our intrepid team will say something Scott related. Listen carefully because it maybe subtle, vague or even obtuse.
Also in this Scott-stacked episode, a deep dive into World of Scott.
We dare ask the questions that have puzzled for years:
Is Scott a better surname or Christian name?
Is Scot-free really free ?
Was Scott of the Antarctic reckless?
When did Australian Crawl lyrics become relevant or intelligible?
And that smo...
Some Like it Hot
Robust, spirited, feisty, vigorous, unyielding, tempered, lively, compelling and intense are just some of the words you won't hear in this episode of Ruck 'n Roll, but several describe the nature of banter in this week's program. You might like to add inane, irrelevant, unprintable, insulting and nonsensical. No more words, time for some music.
Our musical journey takes us to the Bermuda Triangle of Top 40 on board a 3XY chart from May of 1985. It has not aged well.
Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis
Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skie...
It's Not Unusual.
All hands are on deck for this episode as Stephen J Peak returns. It is a culinary explosion as Stephen shares his rather dubious degustation destination during his absence. Who knew dinner could be an occupation!? The SJP Experience isn't finished there, wait 'til you hear about his nocturnal balcony activities.
The following episode is rated OMG and may contain Adult Themes with childish giggling, Nudity with screaming and vomiting, Language other than English and Foul and Horror - God you will experience the horror.
You will also hear the occasional intelligent discussion about sport an...
Accidently Kenny Street!
Mark Fine returns from Singapore and Stephen J Peak is a no show! Shock! Horror! Gasp! The gossip columnists would dine out on this development, but nothing to see here. No IVO's here, the only orders Mr. Peak is interested in come from Uber Eats.
In this episode Anzac Day and the Anzac Appeal round get a robust 360 review. As does the AFL's ARC, Scott Pendlebury and Billy Field. That would be the first time that pair have ever been in the same sentence.
Musically, as we use the term loosely, we head to 1992 and dive he...
Cheer up, Sleepy Jean.
While Finey explores the culinary delights of Singapore, it's an old school three ring circus and there is no shortage of clowns, that's for sure. There are no safety nets used here.
Roll on up under the Big Top (one of Stephen's recently laundered golf polos). Ken performs stunts, both cunning and not so. For Kev, it's the Tightrope and other Leon Russell songs. The grand finale is Stephen 'Danger is my middle name' Peak * and his amazing death defying fire eating and sword swallowing act. That is something to behold -especially as he washes it down...
People Hearing Without Listening.
It's Showtime.
Get ready for a powerful pontification of the people's position pertaining to the pleasure provided when the participants perform their professional pursuits in pastures whose proximity precludes the provision of the populace.
Gather round because unlike Adelaide in April, the heat is on, the seats are undercover and nothing floats in its own pea, or at least we hope not.
Musically, we keep it simple - Simon and Garfunkel.
And now here'sssssssssssssssssssssss Don or Kev!
Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis
Post-production by S...
I'm Gonna Be Like You Dad.
The world is prepared for the moon landing, petrol rationing, fluctuations in the share market and global political upheaval, but is anyone ready for Stephen J Peak and his juiced up laptop? His drive is hard, his discs no longer floppy and his storage has increased, but calling himself ‘The Gigabyte King’ might be a stretch.
Ken ‘The Gig Pig’ Francis has been gadabouting across the CBD (ie: Chelsea, Brighton and Dingley) to see everyone from Jo Jo Zep to Brian Nankervis and The Moon Man. Life imitating Artemis?
Finey is firing after an incredibly busy week a...
By August, She was Mine.
It's like sitting around a campfire, toasting marshmallows and singing Kumbaya!
Said no-one ever about this podcast.
With Finey toiling away in the Lenny's Fine Food kitchen, the gleesome threesome roll on regardless and clueless.
Stephen J (The Pompitous of Love) makes some bold football predictions that verge on comedic genius or madness. A team of AI monkeys is currently discussing possible surgical options.
Ken shares his thoughts on Kylie being announced as the AFL's Grand Final entertainment plus the real story of where and when Locomotion became her entree to inte...
Right People, Right Time, Wrong Location.
Disney had Fantasyland. The Ruck 'n Roll equivalent is Peakville, a land of endless buffets, unlimited litigation, pointless conversations and tuneless music. With that in mind, we forge on regardless to discuss a wide and varied array of human connection points like football, cricket and death, as well as some lighter subjects like death, cricket and football.
Did someone say footy tripping? Did one, or even two panellists tip the card? Why are Finey and Kev smiling?
Musically, it is a murky trek back to April 1st 1983 and the iconic 3XY Top 40 of the day an...
We All Shine On.
We are only two rounds into the AFL season, but the tension is palpable, the emotions are stirring, the loins are being girded and the goats are being scaped. Footy tipping really is serious business, isn't it?
In unrelated news, the Patron Saint of Losing Thoroughbreds Stephen J Peak has had a life changing experience, so too our resident social butterfly Ken Francis, who has been gigging in Frankston and lived to tell the tale.
Musically, our fab four dissect John Lennon's non Beatles music and it is a rollercoaster from Cold Turkey to Beautiful Boy...
Have You Heard The News?
Finey had a better offer, so it is the gleesome threesome discussing the events of the week. And what a week, with footy, Formula One and cricket providing plenty to slice and dice. Despite that, SJP gets in a tizz over an AFL player's jewellery and players not wearing gloves. No-one said it had to make sense and it rarely does.
Musically, it is a trip back to January 1966 for the 3UZ Official Top 40 with The Carnival is Over by the Seekers in the Number One spot. What a treasure trove of memories. Will it be Good N...
I Hope You're Having Fun.
After a summer of twirling our seventies cricketing moustaches and enthusiastically rubbing a red ball in our groin area, it's time to get real. Time to get our rucks in a row, our behinds in gear and our floggers in hand. ..Footy is Back, Baby!
Armed with a mouthful of words, a fistful of opinions and a head full of you know what, the Ruck 'n Roll team will leave no turn unstoned to bring you a totally unique perspective on the 2026 football season. That's a cast iron promise from our iron carrying cast.
This we...
Yes, Mr. Peters
Some very painful school memories kick off this episode, with the sting of the cane, the strap and the long wooden ruler echoing in the stories from four very naughty boys. But wait, there's more where that came from as discussion turns to the big news of the week: the Bardot reunion. On a more serious note, sports of all persuasions get the once over, including footy, T20 World Cup, the Moto GP, EPL and the Polish darts.
On a musical note, as we use that term dangerously in this case, the chart for discussion comes from 4G...
Where the Clear Wind Blows.
If a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, then one member of the R 'n R ensemble is a weapon of mass destruction and he proves it beyond reasonable doubt when talk turns to the AFL State of Origin clash. It's self destruction at the T20 World Cup as the Aussies do a Bradbury - something they don't need at the Winter Olympics, where gold is easier to find than condoms. Speaking of that, romance is in the air as the R 'n R Love God reflects on his Valentine's Day activites.
Musically, we take a deep di...
Vikings shouldn't mix their work and play.
It's Trouble with a capital T and yes, it does include the 1982 Lindsay Buckingham hit, but that's not all folks. Also on the menu is a Superbowl serving of Bad Bunny, a feast of T20 World Cup action, a slice or two of the AFL's financial pie and the Chef's Surprise is a little something from the Milano Cortina Games that might be hard to swallow.
Musically, we visit February 1982 and the new romantics are making an impression.
Kevin Hillier, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis, Mark Fine
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February Made Me Shiver.
If the expression 'Worming his way into your affections' was to be used in relation to any member of the R 'n R team, who would you think it would apply to? Find out in this illuminating, eventful and (as always) classy episode.
Noah had enough trouble with two tablets. We have a panellist juggling sixteen a day! Who do you think that might be? Did someone say hypochondriac? Let's just say it is more Dachshundsen than Munchausen Syndrome. Wink Wnk!
The boys let fly on the state of the AFL's State of Origin concept an...
Hello be thy name.
No bells, whistles, marching bands or fireworks are needed to herald the return of the fab four for a new year of chaos, chatter, blather and whack. Bring on the tennis, cricket, Olympics and a World Cup or two, not to mention footy of all codes.
Whether based on fact or fiction, this quartet of talking heads, of various shapes, sizes and attractiveness, will pontificate, adjudicate and facillitate their views and opinions but never regurgitate, lacerate or educate.
Forgive us our trespasses and lead us not into temptation or any form of plagarism.
W...
Pa Rum Pum Pum Pum - The Little Drama Boys.
'Tis the show before Christmas, the last for the year
The rundown resembles something you’d get from Ikea
Kevin and Ken will supply lots of banter
And Peaky’s built to be our resident Santa
The boys are full of cheek and good cheer
And plan a big finish to a bloody good year
So come all ye faithful and ripe
It’s the last time you get to hear all this tripe.
That’s how we finish, we’ve run out of luck
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