Like Father Like Son

About Like Father Like Son

Welcome to Like Father Like Son, the ultimate weekly sports catch-up where two generations go head-to-head on everything happening in the world of sport. Join a passionate father–son duo as they break down the biggest results, standout performances, and stories shaping the week — from footy to finals, trades to triumphs. Each episode delivers honest takes, friendly debates, and a bit of classic family banter that every sports fan can relate to. Whether it’s celebrating a good week, roasting a week to forget, or putting a player under the pump, this is your one-stop shop for all things sport — served up with laughs, insight, and a whole lot of heart. 🏆 Segments include: Dad’s Praises & Son’s Sprays – the best and worst of the week Under the Pump – who’s feeling the pressure next round The Father–Son Report Card – grading drafts, trades, and seasons Old School vs New Rules – comparing how sport has evolved from then to now So grab your headphones and settle in for your new favourite weekly tradition. Because when it comes to sports opinions — sometimes they’re the same, sometimes they’re worlds apart… but that’s what makes it Like Father Like Son.

Publisher

Harry Watson

Category

news · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Oct 2025

Latest episode

20 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Dec 2025

   Truth Bombs, Trophy Dreams & Ashes Calls

   In Episode 8 of Like Father Like Son, the boys return with truth bombs, dad jokes, and a massive global sports wrap — plus a tribute close to home. 🏀 The Father–Son Rundown The NBA Cup Final is set as the Spurs and Knicks advance, the Pistons surge to their best start in nearly two decades, and the Cavaliers make unwanted history. In the NFL, the AFC and NFC races tighten as injuries hit key stars, while Messi’s chaotic India appearance and John Cena’s retirement add global headlines. 🏏 Cricket & Summer Sport Australia finalises changes ahead of the Third Ashes Test, the Renegades and Scorchers impress in the BBL, and Tim Seifert’s century headlines the opening round. 👏 Dad’s Praises & Son’s Sprays Manchester United earn rare praise, the AFLW Draft delivers a huge haul, and women’s cricket continues to shine — while Real Madrid’s slump and the Dallas Cowboys’ playoff collapse cop a spray. 📊 Father–Son Report Card EPL clubs are graded A+ to F, with wildly different takes from Dad and Son on Arsenal, Wolves, Manchester United, and more. 🧠 Old School vs New Rules AI, consistency, and how sport is being talked about and officiated in the modern era. 🔥 The Sunday Roast A brutally honest self-review — is this segment still working, or does it need a rethink? 🔁 The Trade Time Machine A classic blockbuster deal is revisited to decide who truly won with hindsight. 💪 Dad’s Guts vs Son’s Stats Full predictions for the Third Ashes Test — result, days, most runs, wickets, surprise packets, flops, and Player of the Match. 💥 Under the Pump Dad puts the spotlight on the A-League’s evolving structure, while Son turns the heat up on Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso as pressure mounts in Europe. 🏁 Wrap-Up Tributes to Dyson Daniels, Pat Cummins’ return, the BBL’s comeback, AFLW father–daughter moments, and concern over Patrick Mahomes. Another huge episode — two generations, one mic, and absolutely no shortage of opinions.

2. 

   13 Dec 2025

   Guts, Grades & Greatness

   Episode 7 of Like Father Like Son is loaded with insight, opinion, and plenty of father–son fire as the boys break down another massive week of world sport. 🏏 The Father–Son Rundown Cricket, F1, golf, FIFA draws, and Premier League headlines set the scene, before reviewing the latest Dad’s Guts vs Son’s Stats battle — with the Son claiming bragging rights this week. 👏 Dad’s Praises & Son’s Sprays The Australian cricket team, Oscar Piastri, Michael Neser, Cam Smith, and Bryce Cotton all earn praise, while Chelsea’s lacklustre performances and England’s Ashes struggles cop a well-earned spray. 📊 Father–Son Report Card F1 drivers are graded from A+ to F, with standout performances from Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and Kimi Antonelli, while others are firmly on notice. 🧠 Old School vs New Rules The new AFL in-season competition comes under the microscope — is it innovation or unnecessary change? 🔥 The Sunday Roast A fiery debate on penalty double-touches and whether the rules are killing the spirit of the game. 🔁 The Trade Time Machine Rewinding to 1956, the boys revisit the draft-day trade that sent Bill Russell to Boston — a move that shaped one of the greatest dynasties in sporting history. 💪 Dad’s Guts vs Son’s Stats A full predicted XI for the Third Ashes Test, with selection calls, balance debates, and pressure spots revealed. 💥 Under the Pump England’s cricket team face the heat, while Boland, Neser, and Doggett are all battling selection pressure. Plus: clutch NBL moments, unbelievable cricket finishes, Jai Opetaia’s knockout win, Virat Kohli’s resurgence, and classic “what if VAR existed?” sporting stories. Two generations. Two perspectives. One huge sporting conversation.

3. 

   30 Nov 2025

   Flicks, Finals & F1 Fireworks

   It’s a rare double-drop week! In Episode 6 of Like Father Like Son, the boys dive into a packed slate of sport with the banter flowing and the predictions heating up. 🏉 The Father–Son Rundown Women’s footy continues to rise, the AFLW Finals take centre stage, and Son levels the Guts vs Stats battle at 1–1. 👏 Dad’s Praises & Son’s Sprays Hockey Club Melbourne dominate, Oscar Piastri impresses, and the AFLW delivers again — but Brisbane’s coaching plan and Jacob Bethell aren’t escaping a spray. 🧠 Old School vs New Rules Field hockey’s drag flick and the “exclusion zone” come under the microscope — is the sport heading for needed reform or unnecessary tinkering? 🔥 The Sunday Roast The big question: when does women’s sport become big enough for Marvel Stadium? And why isn’t it already? 🔁 The Trade Time Machine Another iconic trade gets revisited as the boys decide who really came out on top. 🏎️ Dad’s Guts vs Son’s Stats Full Qatar GP predictions — 1 through 10 — with Verstappen, Piastri, Norris, and Hamilton all in the spotlight. One’s got gut feel, the other’s got spreadsheets… who’s closer this week? 💥 Under the Pump Lando Norris faces the blowtorch, while Arne Slot and Liverpool get scrutinised before a massive week ahead. And in the wrap-up: Gambhir pressure at India, Daniel Gale’s unreal ace, Perth’s pitch rating, and the awkward art of being dumped or dropped from a team. Another big week, another big episode — two generations, one podcast, endless sporting chaos.

4. 

   26 Nov 2025

   Captains, Controversies & Cricket Carnage

   After a short break, the boys are back — and you’re getting two episodes this week. Welcome to Episode 5 of Like Father Like Son, where the sporting world has been anything but quiet. 🏉 The Father–Son Rundown AFLW finals are set, the AFL Wildcard is heating up, the Ashes prediction battle is tight (with Dad just edging it), and a flood of AFL news drops — from Zach Merrett stepping down to early draft standouts. Plus updates from cricket, F1, football, and even Tenpin Bowling as Blake Walsh cracks the Top 32. 👏 Dad’s Praises & Son’s Sprays Jack Miller impresses, Melbourne United surge, Steph Curry keeps defying age, and the Thunder amaze — but Manchester United and Zak Crawley land in the firing line. 📊 Father–Son Report Card Ashes Perth Test grades: Starc shines, Head dominates, Crawley collapses, and Doggett delivers. 🧠 Old School vs New Rules Should cricket scrap the bouncer? The boys compare modern safety debates to changes in hockey. 🔥 The Sunday Roast Has Test cricket moved past its prime — or does it still matter? 🔁 The Trade Time Machine A blockbuster historical trade gets revisited and re-judged. 💪 Dad’s Guts vs Son’s Stats Ashes predictions: runs, wickets, Player of the Series, and even the next Essendon captain. 💥 Under the Pump Dad targets the AFL’s evolving finals series; Son puts Charles Lee under pressure. Plus: Dallas GM gone, Euro qualifiers, Jack Della Maddalena upset, NRL ban chaos, and more. Another huge week of sport — two generations, two viewpoints, one cracking podcast.

5. 

   10 Nov 2025

   Booed, Traded & Debated

   This week on Like Father Like Son, the boys return with another big week of banter, bold calls, and a few fiery debates! 🏉 The Father–Son Rundown – From the AFL Wildcard Round to the AFLW finals, H slices through the stats while Dad stir-fries the storylines. 👏 Dad’s Praises & Son’s Sprays – Bulls, Arsenal, and Melbourne United get their props, but the Australian T20 squad doesn’t escape a classic spray. 📊 Father–Son Report Card – Grading the blockbuster NFL trade deadline moves. Who’s made themselves a contender, and who’s just chasing headlines? 🧠 Old School vs. New Rules – When is it okay to boo your former hero? The boys go head-to-head on fan loyalty with examples from Myles Turner to Trent Alexander-Arnold. 🔥 The Sunday Roast – This week’s big debate: has the media gone too far with sensationalism in sport? 🔁 The Trade Time Machine – Rewinding to 1988 and Wayne Gretzky’s legendary move from the Oilers to the Kings. Who really won the greatest trade in hockey history? 💪 Dad’s Guts vs Son’s Stats – The Ashes First Test is on the horizon — Dad’s trusting his gut, Son’s crunching the numbers. 💥 Under the Pump – The spotlight’s on the AFL’s State of Origin concept, Australia’s Ashes squad, and Jake Weatherald’s form heading into the next week. From AFL wildcards to media madness, this episode’s got it all — two generations, one game, and endless opinions.

6. 

   2 Nov 2025

   New Rules, Big Roasts & Grand Final Grades

   This week on Like Father Like Son, the boys are back for another massive wrap of everything happening in sport — from AFL rule shake-ups to Matildas heroics and a generational debate on kids in sport. ⚽ The Father–Son Rundown – Quickfire recap of the week’s action: Salah scores, Liverpool wins, and Nottingham Forest cling to a draw as Dad and Son compare their latest prediction scores. 🏆 Dad’s Praises & Son’s Sprays – Minjee Lee leads Australia to a stunning LPGA triumph, the Matildas take the Constellation Cup, and Ja Morant finds himself in trouble again. 📊 Father–Son Report Card – Grading the last five AFL Grand Finals. Who delivered on the big stage, and who’s still haunted by their big-day blunders? 🕰 Old School vs. New Rules – From backyard footy to organised sport — how has the next generation’s sporting experience changed, and has the fun gone missing? 🔥 The Sunday Roast – The AFL’s sweeping 2026 rule changes are here. Dad and Son break down every tweak — the ball-up replacing the bounce, last-disposal calls, and what it all means for the flow of the game. 🔁 The Trade Time Machine – Flashback to the Warwick Capper trade saga — who really came out on top? 📈 Dad’s Guts vs. Son’s Stats – The AFLW Finals are heating up! Can the Blues or Lions go all the way? 💥 Under the Pump – Pressure mounts on Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian and F1’s Oscar Piastri heading into another big week. 🏏 Wrap-Up – From Pat Cummins’ injury blow to Paralympics prep, Cricket Australia funding cuts, and the World Cup drama — the boys cover it all to close out a packed episode.

7. 

   27 Oct 2025

   Scandals, Scores & Second Chances

   This week on Like Father Like Son, the boys are back to tackle another massive week in sport — with everything from Premier League predictions to one of the wildest off-court scandals in NBA history. 🏆 The Father–Son Rundown – Breaking down the latest in European football, with Champions League and Premier League updates. 🔥 The Sunday Roast – Terry Rozier’s shocking downfall. Cleared twice by the NBA, then arrested by the FBI. What went wrong — and why did he walk into court wearing a Hornets hoodie? 🔁 The Trade Time Machine – Rewinding to 2002 and the Wayne Carey trade to Adelaide. Who really won: the Kangaroos or the Crows? 📊 Dad’s Guts vs. Son’s Stats – Premier League predictions are back, and the rivalry heats up as Arsenal, City, and Tottenham headline the week’s fixtures. ⚽ Under the Pump – Which managers and clubs are feeling the heat heading into another big weekend of football? Another week, another round of banter, bold calls, and father–son sporting wisdom.

8. 

   22 Oct 2025

   F1 Drama, AFL Trade Grades & NBA Predictions

   🎙️ Episode 1 – The Father-Son Rundown: F1, EPL, NFL & AFL Trades In the debut episode of Like Father Like Son, the dynamic father–son duo kick things off with a massive multi-sport wrap-up, diving into the biggest stories from around the globe. 🏎️ Formula One – A deep dive into McLaren’s recent struggles, Red Bull’s resurgence, and the internal tension between Norris and Piastri. ⚽ EPL & Ange Postecoglou’s Sacking – The Sunday Roast segment heats up as the pair discuss Nottingham Forest’s controversial decision to part ways with Ange after just 39 days in charge. 🏈 NFL & Global Highlights – The week’s major talking points from around the sporting world. 📝 Father–Son Report Card – Comprehensive AFL Trade Period grades for all 18 clubs. Who nailed it, who stalled it, and who might have set themselves back for 2026? ⏳ Old School vs. New Rules – A generational look at the evolution of the AFL’s Father–Son rule, comparing past and present draft picks. 🔁 The Trade Time Machine – This week’s classic throwback revisits the Kobe Bryant trade, one of the most lopsided deals in sporting history. 📊 Dad’s Guts vs. Son’s Stats – NBA season predictions go head-to-head. Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder really take it all the way? 🔥 Under the Pump – The pressure mounts for Liverpool boss Arne Slot after a tough week in the Premier League. It’s the perfect blend of insight, banter, and father–son chemistry — your weekly home for sport across every code.

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