No Filter. No Media Spin. Two long-time mates, die-hard Essendon Bombers supporters, have ridden the highs and lows of over 35 years of footy passion. From premiership glory to decades of heartache, they’ve felt it all. It’s been nearly 25 years since the Bombers last lifted the cup and 20 years since a finals win—enough is enough.
This podcast is for true red-and-black faithful who bleed for the club, ready for honest, unfiltered footy talk. Full of banter, raw emotion, and challenging the norm, it’s like a pub chat with mates who don’t hold back. No media agendas, no insider politics.
Marathon finale - rumours, banter, and an epic list deep-dive!
In this marathon final episode of season 2026, Pete and Coops ramp up the banter to close out the year with plenty of positivity for the new Spike era.
The boys start with a chat about the finals so far, and just how far off they make us look. Then they turn to the latest Bombers news - coaching team moves, including Hirdy, draft strategies, and trade rumours. There's a bit going on!
Then the lads spend most of this final episode to close out the season with some list digest. Pete and Coops analyze their preseason predictions and player ratings for the season, and there are some doozies in there! They then discuss expectations versus actual performances of key players, coaching decisions, and season outcomes. The detailed list digest and best 23 shows how young we are, but also that we have plenty of talent.
Bring on 2027, it's only up from here!
Enjoy Bombers fans.
26 Aug 2026
SPIKE IS OUR MAN!!
Mark McVeigh is officially our new coach — but how do we feel about it 24 hours later?
Coops and Pete unpack the fallout from the appointment, including their initial disappointment that James Hird missed out, concerns about the compromised candidate pool, and the awkward way Hird apparently learned of the decision.
But after hearing McVeigh’s first press conference and digging into his coaching CV, the mood starts to shift. His Essendon connection, development experience, defensive credentials and genuine passion for the club all give the boys plenty to like.
The big question now: Will James Hird return to the Bombers in another role? Pete thinks it could be transformative; Coops isn’t convinced Hird’s ego will allow it.
They also question Welshy’s role in the process, discuss the future of Zach Merrett, and debate whether Essendon’s new three-year timeline to compete for finals represents realistic expectations (finally).
Plus: a quick review of the final game of the season, Caddy's six-goal bag, Andy McGrath’s 200th, and the announcement of the Red and Black Unfiltered Player of the Year.
The verdict? After some initial disappointment, McVeigh gets our support. Now, show us what comes next.
Enjoy, Bombers fans!
21 Aug 2026
And we wait and we wait...plus joined by superfan Damo
The next Essendon coach announcement continues to drag on… but does anyone actually have any idea who it’s going to be? Hird? McVeigh? Or is Jaymie Graham sitting quietly in the background, ready to shock the world?
What we do know is that patience is a virtue Essendon fans have long since acquired — but enough is enough. We need to rise.
In this episode, we’re joined by long-time superfan Damo, who brings his unfiltered views on the players, where he sees positives and, most importantly, gives Pete and Coops a little light in another tough season.
We skim over the Swans game, preview the final clash against the Power, and then do what we do best — spitball, hypothesise and go around in circles about who will be next in line to take on the poisoned chalice.
As always, it’s raw, unfiltered and unapologetically Essendon.
Enjoy, Bomber fans!
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