The Budgy Smugglers
Comedians Steven Bradshaw & Jeremy Dooley take a seriously lighter look at Aussie sport and athletes across the globe .Wether an Aussie is making waves in big global leagues like NBA, F1 & UFC, or Aussies dominating in lesser mainstream covered sports like Surfing, WWE, Athletics, or right here at home in AFL, NRL & Cricket, or to the more obscure Aussie athletic accomplishments in Curling, Discuss & Sheep Shearing, The Budgy Smugglers Cover it all!As well as everybody's favourite regular weekly segments Aussie of the week, Aussie legend, The Comment Section, Random Sports people, Big Questions, Josh Giddey Random Stat of the...
Matildas, F1, AFL & Josh Giddey’s INSANE Bulls Stat
It’s a monster week in Australian sport.
AFL Opening Round kicks off. F1 rolls into Melbourne. The Matildas are firing. Jai Opetaia fights for a world title. Josh Giddey climbs the Bulls record books.
And somehow… we performed to one audience member.
This episode covers:
AFL season predictionsMelbourne & Gold Coast as surprise packetsBrownlow voting change debateF1 Melbourne Grand Prix hypeSam Kerr’s returnJai Opetaia’s Zuffa Cruiserweight title fightHannah Green’s big winCody Simpson & Emma McKeon splitOff-field chaosTop 5 kids showsJosh Giddey Stat of the WeekPlus behind-the-scenes comedy stories from The Espy...
AFL Pre-Season Begins, NRL Preview & F1 Testing Drama
This week on The Budgy Smugglers:
Dools returns from a massive Northern Territory run — from packed rooms at Top Floor Comedy to performing at an Air Force base in Katherine. Meanwhile, Stevie opens for Samoan comedy great Tofiga Fepulea'i in front of 800 people at Melbourne’s Capitol Theatre.
We talk:
Touring DarwinTheatre vs pub comedyOpening for cultural iconsHow comedians survive financiallyWhen to roll the dice full-timeThen we jump into sport:
Matildas stars returningF1 testing drama before MelbourneNRL season preview (with questionable team knowledge)AFL pre-season and Collingwood’s will controversyRichmond drink-driving fallou...Winter Olympics Gold, Ange vs Spurs & AFL Origin Chaos
A massive week in sport and the smugglers are all over it.
Australia dominates the Winter Olympics, Ange Postecoglou takes aim at Tottenham, Muhammad Touré bags a historic hat-trick in England, and AFL State of Origin returns with controversy.
We also break down NBA trade period winners and losers for the Aussies, Jai Opetaia’s next title shot, Alex de Minaur’s Rotterdam win and whether Valentine’s Day is a financial scam.
Sport. Comedy. Absolute chaos.
Get around us.
The Hosts
Jeremy Dooley on Insta: @jeremyd...
Sam Zito: The VFL Career That Definitely Would’ve Been AFL (If Everything Went Differently)
This week we’re joined by comedian and content creator Sam Zito, a former VFL listed player who remains quietly (and loudly) confident he could’ve played AFL.
Sam talks us through his football journey at Essendon VFL, Northern Blues and Oakleigh Chargers, what it’s actually like getting cut from elite programs, and the reality gap between VFL hopefuls and AFL stars.
We also unpack how he found comedy, his first ever gigs, touring nationally, opening for big names, and why bombing early might’ve saved his career.
Add in AFL Stat...
Volk's the GOAT, Lachie Neale Drama drama, Aussie in the Super Bowl & More
Two Comedians. Zero Credentials. All Aussie Athletes.Â
This week on The Budgie Smugglers, Steven Bradshaw and Jeremy Dooley return after a huge January that included deleted episodes, legal scare-offs, and accidentally becoming journalists for about 12 hours.
We break down:
• Why saying “allegedly” doesn’t actually save you
• The Lachie Neale saga and AFL off-field chaos
• UFC 325 reactionÂ
• Why influencers at the Australian Open are ruining the vibe
• Shopping trolleys as an indicator of suburb quality
• Schoolyard sporting moments that live in legend
• The internet absolutely losing its mind in our comment section...
De Minaur, UFC 325 & Dooley speaks!*
*This episode has been edited from its original form for legal purposes.
This week’s episode is absolutely stacked — from huge on-field moments to the wildest off-field bombshell we’ve ever dropped.
Then it’s back to the action:
🇦🇺 Australian Open
Alex de Minaur obliterates Alexander Bublik in straight sets on Rod Laver Arena to storm into the Quarter Finals.
Mya Joint bows out of the Aussie Open after a straight-sets loss last week.
🏂 X-Games History
Scotty James makes history with a record-bre...
Is Michael Zaraffa Australia's biggest Disgrace? Sam Kerr dominates & Lachie Neal Fallout
Two Comedians. Zero Credentials. All Aussie Athletes.
Comedians Steven Bradshaw & Jeremy Dooley take a seriously lighter look at Aussie sport and athletes across the globe .
Whether an Aussie is making waves in big global leagues like NBA, F1 & UFC, or Aussies dominating in lesser mainstream covered sports like Surfing, WWE, Athletics, or right here at home in AFL, NRL & Cricket, or to the more obscure Aussie athletic accomplishments in Curling, Discus & Sheep Shearing, The Budgy Smugglers Cover it all!
This week Steve & Dool’s st...
How We Ended Up in a Comment War With Olympic Gold Medallists & 2026 Predictions
Two Comedians. Zero Credentials. All Aussie Athletes.
What started as a harmless Aussie sports power ranking somehow turned into an all-out comment section war with members of the Australian Olympic swimming team.
This week on The Budgie Smugglers Podcast, comedians Steven Bradshaw and Jeremy Dooley break down the most bizarre beef of our podcasting lives — how a two-week-old Instagram post triggered Olympic gold medallists, their teammates, and even a boyfriend jumping into the comments to defend honour.
We talk:
How Aussie swimmers fo...The Unofficial Aussie Sports Awards 2025 | Best, Worst & Weirdest of the Year
The Unofficial Aussie Sports Awards 2025 are finally here 🏆
Two comedians. Zero credentials. Far too many opinions.
Comedians Steven Bradshaw and Jeremy Dooley wrap up the year in Australian sport by handing out awards nobody asked for — celebrating the best, worst and weirdest moments in Aussie sport from the past year.
From Aussies starring on the world stage in the NBA, F1, UFC and Soccer, to chaos at home across AFL, NRL and Cricket, plus the niche and the bizarre — Surfing, WWE, Athleti...
Ashes Won, Aussie Medals Flying & NBA Breakouts Everywhere
Two Comedians. Zero Credentials. All Aussie Athletes.
Comedians Steven Bradshaw & Jeremy Dooley take a seriously lighter look at Aussie sport and athletes across the globe .
Whether an Aussie is making waves in big global leagues like NBA, F1 & UFC, or Aussies dominating in lesser mainstream covered sports like Surfing, WWE, Athletics, or right here at home in AFL, NRL & Cricket, or to the more obscure Aussie athletic accomplishments in Curling, Discus & Sheep Shearing, The Budgy Smugglers Cover it all!
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without an...
The Ashes, Is Oscar Piastri Leaving? Tszyu’s Last Chance, FIFA Stuffing Fans Again & more
Two Comedians. Zero Credentials. All Aussie Athletes.
Comedians Steven Bradshaw & Jeremy Dooley take a seriously lighter look at Aussie sport and athletes across the globe .
Whether an Aussie is making waves in big global leagues like NBA, F1 & UFC, or Aussies dominating in lesser mainstream covered sports like Surfing, WWE, Athletics, or right here at home in AFL, NRL & Cricket, or to the more obscure Aussie athletic accomplishments in Curling, Discus & Sheep Shearing, The Budgy Smugglers Cover it all!
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep kn...
Aussie Athletes Dominate the Week | Piastri Chaos, UFC 325, Socceroos & More
Two Comedians. Zero Credentials. All Aussie Athletes.
Comedians Steven Bradshaw & Jeremy Dooley take a seriously lighter look at Aussie sport and athletes across the globe .
Whether an Aussie is making waves in big global leagues like NBA, F1 & UFC, or Aussies dominating in lesser mainstream covered sports like Surfing, WWE, Athletics, or right here at home in AFL, NRL & Cricket, or to the more obscure Aussie athletic accomplishments in Curling, Discus & Sheep Shearing, The Budgy Smugglers Cover it all!
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without an...
F1 Qatar Disaster, Volk vs Lopes 2, AFLW Grnd Final, Australian PGA Championship, FIFA World Cup Draw & more!
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Lachlan Olbrich makes his NBA debut for the Chicago Bulls with 3 rebounds and 2 points which were assisted by Josh GiddeyJosh Giddey was involved in an altercation with a courtside fan during the Chicago Bulls' 123-116 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.Mark Leishman & Min Woo Lee finished in the top 5 of the Australian PGA Championship where no aussies placedNorth Melbourne has won the AFLW PremiershipFor the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup, The Socceroos have been placed in...JDM's Loss, Mclaren's Double Disqualification, The Ashes, Steph Kyriacou hole-in-one, Socceroos, AFL Draft, Steph Gilmore & More
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
JDM’s Loss to IslamF1 Las Vegas: How Mclarens Double Disqualification helps PiastriThe Ashes -the 2 day testSteph Kyriaco hits another Hole in one at the LPGA Tour Championship. She was the highest finishing Aussie with Min Jee Lee finishing tied for 13thMatildas defender Ellie Carpenter has scored a breathtaking goal for Chelsea in its 1-1 draw with Barcelona in the Women's Champions League earning player of the match.Afl draftSocceroos lose 3-0 to ColumbiaAustralia's eigh...Josh Giddey, Jack Della Maddalena, AFL Wild Card Round, Kai Ellice-Flint, Oscar Piastri & more
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Josh Giddey, Sam Kerr, Tim Tszyu, Oscar Piastri, Physical Asia, Melbourne cup & More
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
NBA is Back! Matildas, Socceroos, Piastri, Quillan Salkilld, Ariarne Titmus, Ange Postecoglou & more!
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Fantasy Sports with Ryder Jack
In a special episode of The Budgy Smugglers this week we speak to Ryder Jack about Fantasy sports!!!!
The Hosts
Jeremy Dooley on Insta: @jeremydooleyofficial
Steven Bradshaw on Insta: @stevenbradshawcomedy
Our Guest
Ryder Jack on Insta: @ryderjackÂ
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WWE Perth, Johnny Furphy, Sam Kerr, Bathurst 1000, AFL Trade period, Melbourne Marathon & More!
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
The Diamonds have gone 3-0 to sweep their series against the ProteasA record 50,000+ runners turn out for the Melbourne MarathonAlex de Minaur has been eliminated from the Shanghai Masters, going down 6-4, 6-4 to Danil Medvedev in the quarterfinals.Johnny Furphy’s Huge Dunk with 8 & 3 in 11 mins in the Preseason against the ThunderSam Kerr is back in the Champions League and the Matildas squadAt the Bathurst 1000 Chaz Mostert who crashed out early enjoyed a beer...NRL Grand Final, Piastri done dirty again, Pelicans in Melbs, Teddy Swim sinks, Ange Postecoglou & more
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
AFL Grand Final, UFC Perth, NRL Finals, New Orleans Pelicans, Sam Kerr & More
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Molly Picklum is world champ! Oscar Piastri screwed again, Mitch Brown, Alex De Minuer, The Wallyroos, Josh Giddey, Ben Simmons, AFL Finals & More
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Molly Picklum is World Champion!!!!!Former West Coast Player Mitch Brown became the first AFL Player to come out as openly bi-sexualPiastri Screwed again. A case of the chill Aussie and the winging pomAlex De Minuer Crashes out in the quarter finals again, this time losing to 25th ranked Canadian nobody Felix Auger-AliassimeNikki Watt has speared ​​the largest striped marlin speared in Australia, and the largest speared by a woman in the world at 162.5 kg. Th...Minjee Lee, Destanee Aiava, AEW Australia, Nikita Tszyu, Josh Giddey, US Open & More
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera re-signs, Tottenham, Boomers, Molly Picklum, Jack Robbo, Daniel Riccardo, AFL Grand Final Entertainment draft & more
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Molly Picklum, FIBA Asia Cup, Steph Catley, Western United, Australian Sporting Hall of fame & More
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Summerslam review, Steph Kyryacou, Oscar Piastri, Alex de Minaur, The Melbourne Vixens & More
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Full SummerSlam ReviewOur Girl Steph Kyryacou Finished 8th in the British Women's Open. Scoring a Hole in one and a hole in one assist!Javale McGee has signed a one year deal with the Illiwara HawksOscar Piastri got Screwed over againAlex de Minaur has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Canadian Open after beating America's Frances Tiafoe.Aussies at the World Aquatics ChampionshipsJelena Dokic wins a Logie for her Documentary Unbreakable - The Jelena Do...Oscar Piastri, The Wallabies, Robert Whittaker, Gout Gout, Alex de Minaur, Tim David & More
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Oscar Piatri’s big weekend in BelgiumLions defeat the Wallabies at the MCGRobert Whittaker loses in a split decision to Reinier de RidderGout Gout has signalled his intention to be part of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.Alex de Minaur has won his 10th singles title, beating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-3 in a final-set tiebreak after more than three hours on court in Washington DC. Tim David hit the fastest T20 International century (37) by an Au...Johnny Furphy, Tyrese Proctor, The Open, Wayne Carey, The Opals, Scott Boland, Nestory Irankunda & More
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Johnny Furphy put Noah Asenge on a poster and instantly ended his careerTyrese Proctor scores the most points by an Australian ever in a summer league game with 35Australian super welterweight Tim Tszyu has lost his rematch against Sebastian FundoraJess Hull breaks her own Australian mile record while winning silver at the London Diamond League meet.Aussies had a stinker in The Open Championship with Mark Leisman the only aussie to make the cut fi...Molly Picklum #,1 Piastri gets screwed, Grace Kim, NBA Summer League, Matildas, Toni Storm & more
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Molly Picklum wins the VIVO Rio in Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, her 1st win of the season and moves to the top of the World Championship RankingsOscar Piastri Gets screwed over in Silverstone, still leads the championship by 8 points99th ranked on the LPGA Grace Kim becomes just the 5th Aussie Woman to win a Major at the $8 million Amundi Evian Championship at the Evian Resort Golf Club in Évian-les-Bains, France. Our Girl Minj...Tyson Popplestone - Running Coach, Comedian & Podcaster
Something a little bit different this week with Comedian, Running Coach & Podcaster Tyson Popplestone. We talk about how he got into Comedy as well as what is it that a running coach does. We also ask a tonne of questions about running that we really want to know.
The Hosts
Jeremy Dooley on Insta: @jeremydooleyofficial
Steven Bradshaw on Insta: @stevenbradshawcomedy
The Guest
Tyson Poopplestone on Insta: @tysonpopplestone
Follow and contact us:
Insta: @thebudgysmugglers
Youtube: @TheBudgySmugglers
Email: thebudgysmugglerspod@gmail.com
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Four Aussies drafted to the NBA, Gout Gout, Molly Picklum, Maya Joint, Blues get vandalised & more
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Full Breakdown of all 4 Aussies Drafted to the NBAMolly Picklum is into the Semi Finals in Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilAustralian teenager Maya Joint beat Alexandra Eala in a three-set epic in the Eastbourne Open final.Carltons Home Ground got vandalisedAustralia beat the west indies in a cricket test match by 159 runsGout Gout has beaten his own 200m national record by 0.02 of a second at his first senior international event.As well as ev...
Min Jee Lee, Alex Ducas, Sate of Origin, Capper! NBA Aussie Draft Preview & more
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Alex Ducas is Australia's newest NBA champion! Australian Min jee Lee has won the third major of her career, claiming a three-shot win at the PGA Championship in Texas.QLD Reds win 2nd State of OriginWarwick Capper has been banned from attending all AFL matches after alleged inappropriate behaviour at last year's grand final.Spurs chairman Daniel Levy says sacking Ange Postecoglou was 'difficult' but right moveAustralias Liam Parro Takes on American Jonathan Navarro in ...Socceroos are in the World Cup, Piastri Vs Lando, Adam Scott at the US Open, Molly Picklum, Shane Van Gisbergen & more!
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Socceroos are in the World Cup!Piastri finishes fourth in Canada, Lando completely balls it up againAdam Scott so close, falls apart on the back 9 after the rain breakAustralia lost to South Africa in the Test Cricket ChampionshipsGuacamole picklum again falls short in the Final for a second in California, Jack Robinson lost in the SemisAustralia's Michael Matthews has been ruled out of this year's Tour de France due to a what?Former Supercars st...Ange Postecoglou, Socceroos, Quillan Salkilld, Johnny Furphy, Jai Opetaia, Team USA VS The World & More
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Ange Postecoglou gets the a$$ Socceroos bet Japan 1-0 in world cup QualiQuillan Salkilld gets another winJai Opetaia beats Claudio Squeo by TKO to retain IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world titlesJess Fox wins!6 Aussies in this weeks US Open Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have become new co-owners of Australia's SailGP team.Tasmanian Footy teams future is looking bleakJohnny Furphy sees the court for IndiannaTeam USA VS The World All Star Game
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Lachlan Kennedy breaks 10 seconds, Oscar Piastri Wins again, Aussies at The French Open, Matilda's, Socceroos, A-League Grand Final, Bryce Cotton & more!
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Aussies at the French Open are strugglingAlex Condon withdraws from draft, back to FloridaAll Australian NBA finals with Johnny Furphy & Alex Ducas!NRL State of Origin reviewBronson ReedMelbourne City defeats Melbourne Victory in the A-League Grand FinalMatildas Kahli Johnson debut, Joe Montemurro is the Tillies Coach & Socceroos Squad Selection Bryce Cotton & Montrezz Harrel to the Adelaide SixersLPGA US OpenLachlan Kennedy breaks 10 secondsOscar Piatri wins the Spanish Grand PrixAs well as e...
May Week #4 - Ange Postecoglou does it! Dyson Daniels, Molly Picklum, James Magnussen & more
This week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Tottenham winning Europa League!James Magnussen is juiced to his gills. Nick Kyrgios pulled out of French Grand Slam for a new job.Dyson Daniels making all Defence 1st teamArsenal has defeated Barcelona 1-0 in the UEFA Women's Champions League final with three MatildasMolly Picklum ison fireAs well as everybody's favourite regular weekly segments of a week old podcast Aussie of the week, Aussie legend, The Comment Section, The Ran...
May Week #3: We upset NZ & WA! Oscar Piastri, Stephanie Kyriacou, Stephanie Gilmore & More
This week Steve & Dool’s talk without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
We’ve insulted two countries, New Zealand & Western Australia!Stephanie Kyriacou is claimed by The Budgy SmugglersNBL rising stars Alex Toohey & Lachlan Olbrich impress at NBA Draft CombineOscar Piastri 3rd place finish in the Imola Grand Prix Aussies Cam Davies & Adam Scott finished tied for 19th on -2 at the PGARory McIlroy is Coming to AustraliaStephanie Gilmore is making a comebackMatthew Denny Gold at Discus in DohaAs well as everybody's favourite regular weekly segments of a...
May Week #2: Jack Della Maddalena wins, Jack Doohan loses, Julian Wilson, Willie Rioli & More
This week Steve & Dool’s talk without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Jack Della Maddalena is UFC Welterweight Champion!Jack Doohan gets sacked by AlpineGold Coast ProWestern Australia will get a new NRL teamElvis Smylie earns US PGA Championship spotBen Simmons to Boston?Willie Rioli sliding into the DMsAnge Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur through to Europa League finalAs well as everybody's favourite regular weekly segments of a week old podcast Aussie of the week, Aussie legend, The Comment Section, Josh Giddey Random Stat of the week, Top5 and Weekly Power Ra...
May Week #1: Dyson Daniels, Piastri Dominating, Jack Della's huge UFC fight, Stephen May, Anthony Koutafidis & more!
This week Steve & Dool’s talk without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Dysone Daniels is NBA’s Most Improved Player Award WInnerOscar Piastri’s huge weekend at F1 MiamiJack Della Maddalena UFC Championship previewAC Milan and Inter Milan are coming to OzSteven May & Dion Prestion in a punch onJustis Huni has a Interim World Title ShotAnthony Koutafidis run for Parliament & More!As well as everybody's favourite regular weekly segments of a week old podcast Aussie of the week, Aussie legend, The Comment Section, Josh Giddey Random Stat of the...
April Week #4 - Dyson Daniels, Caitlin Foord, “The golden age of Australian Athletics”, Jeremy Crawshaw & more
This week Steve & Dool’s talk without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:
Caitlin Foord Jeremy Crawshaw was drafted in the sixth round by the Denver Broncos, Min Jee Lee “The golden age of Australian Athletics”Dyson Daniels MIP case Vaibhav SuryavanshAs well as everybody's favourite regular weekly segments of a week old podcast Aussie of the week, Aussie legend, The Comment Section, Josh Giddey Random Stat of the week, Top5 and Weekly Power Rankings.
The Hosts
Jeremy Dooley on Insta: @jeremydooleyofficial
Steven Bradshaw on Insta: @jeremydool...
