Talk of The Town (TOTT) is the weekly conversation you’d have with your mates — where sport is the beating heart of the show. AFL leads the charge and yes, we carry a clear Brisbane Lions bias (we won’t pretend otherwise). But if it’s happening anywhere across the sporting world, we’re talking about it.
Hosted by three brothers bringing energy, sharp takes and honest banter, TOTT keeps it structured, real and entertaining. Throughout the year we also drop special series covering the biggest sporting events — including our World Cup series Red, White and Roo.
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Don't Cry Because It's Over, Smile Because It Happened
With Angus away in Sydney seeing Noah Kahan, Lachlan and Harry take the reins fresh off a massive Bunya Mountains long weekend. The boys recount their family trip—highlighted by a literal 20-litre bucket of lolly salad—before diving into the major headlines of the week. They deliver a passionate tribute to Brisbane Lions head coach Chris Fagan following his retirement after three consecutive premierships, break down the internal candidates to replace him, and react to the surprise selection of Nic Maddinson in Australia’s Test squad for the South Africa tour. Plus, quick recaps of the NRL Grand Final and a full Bathurst 1000 preview with expert insights from friend of the pod Gordo!
Chapter Timings
00:00 – Welcome Back: Angus is Away & Bunya Mountains Long Weekend
02:09 – The 20-Litre Lolly Salad Bucket & Family Traditions
03:34 – Chris Fagan Steps Down: The End of an Era
07:00 – Rebuilding the Lions: Culture, Loyalty, & Turning the Club Around
12:08 – Press Conferences & The "We Don't Lose, We Learn" Mentality
15:32 – Learning Finals Football the Hard Way (2019–2022)
22:10 – Favorite Personal Fages Memories: Hugs, Crowds, & Bench Celebrations
28:06 – Next Lions Coach: Internal vs. External (Danny Daly vs. Cam Bruce)
34:29 – Test Cricket Shock: Sam Harper & Nic Maddinson Called Up
37:05 – Batting Order Shakeup & South Africa Series Preview
41:15 – NRL Grand Final: Roosters Top the Knights in a Thriller
43:48 – Bathurst 1000 Preview from Gordo (Notable Petrol Head) Contenders & Gordo's Hot Takes
47:15 – The Nostalgia of Bathurst Day: Church, Aircon, & Fuel Strategy
48:50 – Ticket Prices, Camping & Race Day Details
50:06 – Top 5 Dinosaurs (Requested Segment)
53:50 – The Stock Exchange: DCE’s Legacy & Maddensen’s Recall
27 Sept 2026
DYNASTY DELIVERED
The Brisbane Lions are UNDISPUTED back-to-back-to-back AFL Champions! After a heart-stopping Grand Final for the ages against Fremantle, the boys sit down to break down one of the greatest escapes and premier runs in AFL history. From the late-game "Wharfie Time" blitz and Logan Morris’s game-winner to Will Ashcroft’s snubbed Norm Smith performance and the legendary legacy of Chris Fagan—we cover every single moment, statistic, and emotion of the three-peat.
Chapter Timings
00:00 – Welcome Back: Back-to-Back-to-Back Champions!
02:25 – The Insane Final 5 Minutes: Morris, Bailey, & The Great Escape
04:50 – A Legacy-Defining Dynasty: Comparing Current Lions to the 2000s Team
08:10 – Match Stats Breakdown: How Did Brisbane Win That?
12:55 – Pre-Game Entertainment: Kylie Minogue Review
16:11 – Wet Weather Dogfight: Quarters 1 to 3 Recap
21:30 – Norm Smith Medal Controversy: Shy Bolton vs. Will Ashcroft
30:40 – "Wharfie Time" & The 4-Goal Final Quarter Blitz
42:15 – Chris Fagan’s Legacy & Lachie Neale’s Departure
50:10 – The 3-Year Journey: Defining Moments of the Dynasty
01:06:50 – Favorite Personal Moments from the 2026 Season
01:15:30 – Ranking Brisbane’s Top 5 AFL Premierships
01:20:10 – Tuesday Fan Day Announcement & Outro
24 Sept 2026
ITS GRAND FINAL TIME
It’s Grand Final week! Lachlan and Harry sit down for a complete preview of the 2026 AFL Grand Final as the Brisbane Lions chase a historic three-peat in their fourth consecutive Grand Final appearance. With Angus away, the boys break down the massive news of Lachie Neale clearing his tribunal charge, both teams naming unchanged lineups, and the key positional matchups across the park. They debate whether Fremantle’s form holds up under Grand Final pressure, analyse the midfield and defensive battles, and wrap up with their full predictions and Norm Smith Medal picks.
Chapter Timings
00:00 – Intro & Lachie Neale Cleared for the Grand Final
02:11 – Unchanged Teams & Selection Debate: Gardner vs. Answorth
04:36 – Fremantle’s Threats: Small Forwards & Murphy Reid
06:54 – Freo’s Finals Form: Only 3 Quarters Won Out of 12
09:38 – Key Menace Players: Hayden Young & Luke Jackson
13:05 – Experience & Preparation Edge: Lions’ Grand Final Routine
17:27 – Attacking vs. Defending Styles: Can the Brissy Blitz Strike?
19:40 – Key Matchups: Backline Units & Forward Line Battles
22:54 – Midfield Clash: Ashcroft, Neale & Dunkley vs. Freo’s Engine Room
26:54 – Grand Final Predictions: Winner, Margin & Norm Smith Picks
31:01 – Final Wrap-Up, Sunday Pod Plans & Outro
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