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Damo gives us a lovely recipe for the humble and affordable bolar blade cut of beef for your upcoming Easter feast. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover Tasmania's AFL and sport achievements, Cal Twomey's article on Nick Daicos' first 49 games, and the AFL covering tribunal matters. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about Cotchin and Selwood on Channel 7, SEN's tent revival, getting passengers off aeroplanes, buying a Tassie Devils membership, and Damo's tan. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo are back for another week and they jump around a variety of different topics, from the News Limited papers going hard on Meta to Kim Williams' comments having just taken over as the head of the ABC, and Kane Cornes' sketch taking the mickey out of Trent Cotchin and Matthew Richardson's subsequent response. In this episode: 1:01 - News Ltd attacking Meta 8:20 - Kim Williams' stances upon taking over the ABC 15:30 - The Claytons Story: the story when you don't have a story 19:10 - Glass Jaw: Matthew Richardson after Kane's Trent Cotchin skit 22:55 - The cost of cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games 24:47 - The Turf Yarn 25:56 - We're going to be saved by the subs! 27:48 - Shepmates in hot water at the Grand Prix 29:50 - LSU women's basketball coach vs. Washington Post 32:49 - Public Affairs reporter 34:40 - Footy clubs pick and choose their moral causes 38:21 - Public Affairs reporter, continued 40:40 - Frame Me In: Tim Arvier Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Damo gives us a great pork belly idea heading into the Easter season, which can also provide you some beautiful crackling! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover Harley Reid headlines, Lance Armstrong's quotes during the week and Channel 9 providing better offerings than Channel 7 for footy programs. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about carry-on advice, Channel 9's footy programs, the SEN Tassie team's on-air stoush with Hutchy, and the AFL score review system If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo catch up with the CEO of DrinkWise Simon Strahan to discuss the partnership with SEN's new app feature SEN Sync as well as the latest trends and awareness around alcohol consumption. The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The guys launch headfirst into the disaster surrounding the Brisbane Olympic Games stadium scenario, they analyse the timing of the Tasmania Devils announcement in relation to the upcoming state election, and Hutchy forensically picks apart the Herald Sun's latest list of Top 50 influential footy figures. In this episode: 0:28 - The slow car crash that is the Brisbane Olympics 6:46 - Timing of the Tasmania Devils announcement 11:34 - Herald Sun's Top 50 Most Influential AFL Figures 18:06 - Aaron Rodgers considered as a running mate for RFK Jr. 18:47 - Glass Jaw: Chris Fagan 21:53 - Howie vs. Pickers 22:43 - "x" club is interested in "y" player 25:28 - Hutchy's War Stories 28:58 - AFL broadcasting in 2025 and News Ltd's criticism of Channel 7 34:51 - We were on Media Watch 35:46 - Warren Tredrea loses his legal battle Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Damo this week gives us a slow-cooked Greek-style lamb shoulder. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover Opening Round, the state of international cricket and Fox Footy callers at the venue. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about an evaluation of Opening Round, opinionists, NRL/AFL ratings on FTA and Foxtel and Mark Robinson's tardiness. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo look back at the week that was from the headlines around Sam Kerr's charge in the UK to Princess Kate's doctored photo. Hutchy has some advice for a few of our combatants in the media wars while Mason Cox caused a stir in Opening Round. In this episode: 0:33 - Housekeeping #1: Damo's TV beard 4:05 - Housekeeping #2: Media Watch in Hutchy's inbox 5:39 - Housekeeping #3: Damo's in a new tent! 8:08 - Rupert Murdoch is engaged again 9:29 - ABC's Daily Mail-style red carpet story of the Oscars 10:25 - The Australian biting back at Meta 14:05 - Princess Kate's doctored photo 15:38 - The layers to the Sam Kerr story 20:57 - Mason Cox issued a "please explain" 23:52 - Damo's Carry On 26:17 - Players who'd be good at media 27:48 - Peter Jess wrote another article 29:18 - AFL Season Launch and Hutchy's message for Mitch 33:33 - The name at the bottom of the commentator's list 35:14 - Damo listened to JB on BT's podcast Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Damo this week gives us a very simple and delicious snapper recipe. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about Damo's time on the Rub, Fox League presenters at venue and the BOM director Andrew Johnson blowing up. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo unpack the NRL's start to the season in Las Vegas and the genius behind it from Peter V'Landys, the Media Wars are heating up with a fresh Tom Morris promo dropping on Channel 9 over the weekend, and they discuss Meta (Facebook) pulling out of Australian journalism. In this episode: 0:19 - The success of the NRL in Vegas 13:49 - Alastair Clarkson's homophobic slur following the Webster/Simpkin bump 17:38 - Media Wars: The Promos 24:30 - Mitch Cleary's latest PR pay-off 27:13 - Denying Rumours in media 30:09 - Craig's Carry On 34:11 - Meta shutting down its funding of Australian journalism 41:32 - Sharnelle Vella's tweet Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Damo this week gives us one of his old favourites, an osso buco! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about news videos on socials, 4K on Kayo and waivers for AFL players. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo (in the same studio!) are fascinated by the work the NRL is doing over in Las Vegas, while back at home it was Angus Brayshaw's retirement which dominated the headlines this week. There's another Craig's Carry On, and we bid a fond farewell to an old favourite. In this episode: 0:40 - Find me a negative story about the NRL in Vegas 7:09 - Angus Brayshaw and the sensitivity in breaking the story 14:14 - The footy reporter wars and battle between Nine and Seven 17:24 - Channel 9's winning the ratings in Melbourne 19:00 - Craig's Carry On 26:00 - Michael Pell's response to our segment last week 26:44 - "Has moved to clarify" 28:25 - The ABC's deal with RMIT Fact Check has come to an end 31:31 - Media tidbits from the week (Nick McCallum, Jake Niall, Peter Jess and anonymous sources) 36:37 - Defending the politicians at Taylor Swift 37:32 - Why are we obsessed about writing about other people's relationships? 39:42 - Melbourne Council have banned Sally Capp's parking spot – important stuff! Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Damo this week gives us a brilliant pesto pasta recipe. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about the MCG capacity, West Coast's NBA-style entrances, Ciaron Maher's comments on Craig Williams and the NBL finals schedule. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a massive week in Australian sport, business and entertainment, Hutchy and Damo catch up to discuss the big items from the week including the resignation of the Woolworths CEO and the latest accusations against Melbourne footballer Joel Smith. Plus, Craig's Carry On is back! In this episode: 1:03 - Hutchy brings breaking news: Tent Revival 6:15 - Tom Morris' old fashioned set-up 12:08 - The fallout from the Four Corners interview with Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci 22:56 - Joel Smith accused of trafficking cocaine, Melbourne's culture, and the anonymous quote 30:28 - Stephen Drill's story about the AFL Super Bowl trip went missing 32:14 - Craig's Carry On returns! 39:36 - Channel 9's picked up the Melbourne Cup rights Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Damo has brought us a tasty recipe for Asian-inspired salmon skewers. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about reporting on the "big" teams, media jumping onto Basil Zempilas' quotes and Footy Classified timeslots. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy's back from Las Vegas and he and Damo unpack everything from Super Bowl week from the money, the stadium, the media coverage to even the fake Andy Reid. Plus, they discuss the merits of the "non-platform" journalist and whether it could work in Australia. In this episode: 4:00 - Super Bowl recap, the Las Vegas experience and Allegiant Stadium 6:14 - What does it look like if we don't develop the Gabba 9:40 - Hutchy is the cooler! 10:57 - The reception to Nick Riewoldt's ESPN commentary 12:42 - Media covering media is far bigger in America 13:57 - Travis Kelce's blowup with coach Andy Reid on the sideline 15:14 - Luke Beveridge and the Dogs drama 18:39 - The non-platform journalist 24:04 - WWE press conference had no need for media! 25:11 - AFL figures compared to the NFL 29:22 - Caught on video: Barnaby Joyce, the Brisbane Broncos players 32:51 - Damo's Worst on Ground votes for Nemesis 36:35 - Ricky Ponting is heading to the U.S.A. Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Damo's first episode back for 2024 and he's come bearing the gifts of a delicious vodka sauce pasta recipe with lots of garlic, pancetta and sausage! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about the Super Bowl, Mark Fine, the summer of cricket and the "Bureau". If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
