NRL Boom Rookies Podcast

19/06/2024

We've chosen our studio name...from now on we'll be recording in: The Temple of Boom!

We had 100s of high quality suggestions but this was the winner, and we've already had this incredible poster designed by Matt's dad, of all people.

29/05/2024

Four years ago today our dog went viral when his cutout was placed front and centre at the first game back from the COVID restart - and he's still as cute as ever!

What are your favourite memories of lockdown footy? If any?

17/05/2024

Happy magic round!

Any upsets brewing?

02/05/2024

How low can Souths truly go?

14/03/2024

Our round two tips! Any upsets brewing this weekend?

See you tomorrow for the preview show

09/03/2024

If you tip against your team in round one, this is where you belong

03/03/2024

Tom Hardy, friend of the podcast

27/10/2023

A Friday arvo treat - the boys chat about the Josh Addo-Carr situation, last weekend's action, and what we can expect from the upcoming round of internationals

Is The Fox on the run? How will Australia and New Zealand play this with a final looming? Will the Jillaroos claim another victory?

20/10/2023

We're back just in time for the weekend - the boys talk about the upcoming round of internationals as well as whether an expansion team in PNG is the right move for the NRL.

Is this the best spot for NRL expansion? Can anyone stop the Kangaroos? Will we see a similar revolution in the women's game?

12/10/2023

The boys are back!

We talk about Michael Maguire becoming NSW coach as well as a few morsels of signing news, then a full preview of this weekend's opening Pacific Championships fixtures.

How will the Kangaroos fare? Is Michael Maguire the man for NSW? Can anyone stop the Jillaroos?

02/10/2023

A bit later in the day but the boys were back on the mikes to recap everything that happened in the on Sunday night.

What a game. What a sport.

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01/10/2023

Happy NRL Grand Final day!

It's the last of our seven days of podcasts, and it's the grand final of Slow Your Brain - with Scott Bailey facing off against Harry Ramage.

If you love footy trivia, this is the perfect tone setter before the action kicks off!

Will Harry reign supreme? Can Scott cause an upset? How many answers can you nail?

30/09/2023

Day six of NRL Grand Final podcast week and it's the big one - the game preview.

A full rundown of Penrith and Brisbane's strengths, who will win each of the three games, Clive Churchill and Karyn Murphy medal predictions and plenty more!

Are we set for a classic? Will Penrith make it a threepeat? Will the Knights go back-to-back?

29/09/2023

It's officially NRL Grand Final weekend!

We're back again with day five of shows, with the editor-at-large joining us to talk all things Broncos; including Reece Walsh's incredible stats, Adam Reynolds' influence, and how many minutes we could get from Payne Haas

Will the Broncos be Penrith's biggest test to date? Can Reece Walsh be contained? How important has Adam Reynolds been?

28/09/2023

Day four of podcasting week - the boys react to Kalyn Ponga's Dally M win, Brad Fittler's resignation, and plenty more!

Is it time to overhaul the Dally M system? Was it the right call for Freddy to walk away? Which Grand Final team has more dudes?

27/09/2023

Day three of NRL Grand Final week shows, and today we pick our respective team of the year XIIIs as well as a few other awards, and then answer all of your questions - both footy and non-footy - before the big game.

Who was the best player in the NRL? What's your favourite pre-game show? Are people bandwagoning the Broncos?

26/09/2023

Day two of our daily shows in NRL Grand Final week!

AAP's Jasper Bruce joins the show to look at the Panthers chances on Sunday, before the second semi-final of 'Slow Your Brain' between Pam Whaley and Harry Ramage.

Where do Penrith rank all-time if they win? What's different to last year? How do they stop Brisbane's attack?

25/09/2023

It's NRL Grand Final week and that means - a full week of podcasts! Today we're recapping the men's preliminary finals the NRLW semi-final wins for Newcastle and the Gold Coast, and Souths' win over Norths in the NSW Cup grand final.

Plenty more to come!

Are the Panthers the best team ever? Where do the Storm go from here? How can the Warriors build for 2024?

21/09/2023

It's prelim final day(s)! Get pumped!

The boys preview all of the weekend's action, there's a 'Slow Your Brain' semi-final between Ben Quagliata and Scott Bailey, and plenty more!

Is this Brisbane's time? Will Penrith reach the big one again? Who's more likely to spring the upset?

18/09/2023

The boys recap all of week two of the finals, the last round of the NRLW and a thrilling 'Slow Your Brain' quarter-final between EmSprouster and Pam Whaley.

finals footy!

Can Newcastle build on this for next year? How will the Roosters look back on 2022? Can either of these winners spring an upset next week?

15/09/2023

Our week two finals preview is up now, with plenty of chat about the weekend's games, the NRLW finals implications, our third 'Slow Your Brain' quarter-final between Harry Ramage and George Clarke, and plenty more!

How can the Storm get through this injury crisis? Do the Warriors deserve more respect? Will the Roosters win another thriller?

11/09/2023

The boys recap all of the weekend's madness, Jarrod Croker and Wade Graham's retirement and plenty more - including a 'Slow Your Brain' showdown between Scott Bailey and Jasper Bruce of AAP

Are teeth marks circumstantial evidence? What do the Sharks need to change for next year? How do the Warriors bounce back?

01/09/2023

At long last, Campo is back on deck! We look back at last night's thriller at Suncorp and ahead to all of this weekend's action

Is this the end for Souths? Is this the end for Canberra? Is this the end?

28/08/2023

A long-awaited return to the show for AAP's Scott Bailey to recap all of the weekend's action, the injuries at every club in the finals picture, Rod Churchill's rant, and plenty more!

Should we ban injuries? Is attempted tripping a crime? How far can Newcastle go?

21/08/2023

AAP's Jasper Bruce joins the show to talk about all of weekend's NRL and NRLW action, rule changes, daytime quiz shows and plenty more!

Are Newcastle unstoppable? Who misses the finals? Can you count to seven?

18/08/2023

A podcast debut for Pamela Whaley as we recap last night's game, look ahead to the weekend and discuss NRLW, the Tim Sheens era 2.0, and plenty more!

Where has this Sharks team been?

14/08/2023

Long-time friend of the show Harry Ramage joins to recap all of the weekend's action, the road to the finals for the Top 8 challengers, and plenty more!

Was that the easiest tipping round of the year? Are the Eels finished now? What do the Knights do at halfback?

19/06/2023

A bumper episode with a lengthy Origin preview, plenty of Ben Hunt chat, a full recap of the weekend's action and Bungard inventing a new word**

Is Game Two going to be as lopsided as the odds suggest? Where were you when Alex Twal scored? What's happening with Ben Hunt?