Armchair Champions podcast

Champions we are back for another around the table chat about all things sport. On this episode we chat about the State Of Origin teams named. We also talk about the not so much Magic Round in the NRL. The panel hand out their Jordan and Derek awards for the week.  We then finish it off with laying our Frizzy's on the line.

This week we are joined by NSW Swifts player Tayla Fraser. It's always good to get her back on the chat to talk all things Netball.  Abby Daly also joins the panel for a chat.  The Jordan and Derek Awards are handed out.  The NRL is discussed  before the panel Lay their Frizzy's on the line

On this episode we are joined by Emma Lawrence. Emma is the first Female to call play by play in the NRL. What a great achievement.  We also hand out the Jordan and Derek awards for the week. The panel also discuss Round 1 of the NRL and finish it off with them laying their "Frizzie's on the line"

On this episode we are joined by Sporting Royalty.. Emma Freedman come on for a chat talking all things racing and other sports that she has covered. Emma was a lot of fun and she doesn't hold back.  The Jordan and Derek awards are also handed out for the week.  NRL is discussed too Enjoy the podcast Champions

On this episode we are recording from the Tattersalls Hotel in Penrith while watching Super Bowl LX. Did you team get up on the day?

Welcome to Year 9 of the Armchair Champions Podcast. For our first episode of the year we are joined by the West Tigers CEO Shaun Mielekamp. Shaun talks a lot about the West Tigers progression and their goals for the future. Shaun also talks about other aspects of the game and we have some laughs with him too with our typical questions.  The Panel also hands out the Jordan and Derek of the week Aw...

This week the Champions are back to talk about the NRL Semi's and the poor Raiders who were on the end of some dodgy calls.  The Hawks are flying in the AFL and we talk about that. The Jordan and Goose awards are handed out before the team talk some NFL and then Lay their Frizzy's on the line. 

We are back finally. Yes we've had a sudden death with Bec which has rocked us all and we have had to take time to process the massive loss.  On this episode we dive into the Footy finals of both codes NRL and AFL.  We also talk about week 1 in the NFL and the upsets. The panel talk about their Jordan and Derek Awards for the week as well as Laying our Frizzy's on the line

On this episode, we are joined by good friend of the show Andrew Moloney. Andrew has some big news breaking on this show and it's exciting times for Australian Boxing. The panel also hand out the Jordan Awards and the Goose awards for the week. NRL is talked about too with no topic off limit. Enjoy the show Champions. 

On this Episode we are joined by North Queensland Cowboys Halfback Tom Dearden. We talk about his career to date and his future goals. QLD selection and the possibility of him being selected again is discussed.   We also have our usual questions that bring a few laughs too.  The Panel also hand out their Jordan and Derek awards as well as laying their Frizzy's on the line. The NRL Magic Round...

This week we are joined by Melbourne Storm Centre Grant Anderson. Grant has has a fantastic last 2 years and is proving to be a Try Scoring machine. We have a lot of banter with Grant and it was a pleasure to have him on the show. Sheriff and I also hand out the Jordan Awards, followed up by the Derek/goose/time again Awards. World sports are also discussed as well as the NRL

On this episode we are joined by Boxing Champion Linn Sandstrom. Linn talks about what brought her into the sport of boxing after being a Table Tennis Champion. Linn provides plenty of laughs about her experiences winning her World Titles and sparing. The Jordan and Derek Awards are handed out and the Frizzy's are laid on the table after an NRL chat.

On this episode we dive into the world of Female Body Building with Award Winner Ebony McVea. Ebony goes into detail about her routine and diets to keep her body in peak condition. Ebony also talks about the motivation that strives her to continue in this sport. The panel also hand out the Jordan and Derek Awards for the week. The NRL and AFL round 1 is discussed too before the Frizzy's are l...

On this episode we catch up with a good friend of the show and NZ Warriors Co Captain Mitch Barnett.  We talk about his sensational 2024 season and where he wants the Warriors to be in 2025. The panel also hands out the Jordan & Goose awards for the week. Enjoy this one Champions

Champions we are back for our 8th Year of the podcast. This year we are teeing off with a funny chat including Blake Ayshford. He was a great Centre in the NRL and achieved a lot of good things too. It's a hilarious chat and we hope you enjoy the podcast too. The Jordan and Derek Awards are also handed out as well as the Super Bowl predictions.

This is the final episode for 2024 and an end to our 7th year hosting this show.  We have gone out with a BANG!!! Joining us is Nathan Cleary, Tommy Berry, Yasmin Clysdale and Ben Damon. We are handing out the Golden Jordan & Derek Awards for the year as well as talking to sporting Legends about their year. 

Krackers, Viper, Sheriff and Captain discuss the Kings of the Mountains, The Panthers winning 4 straight titles and Brodie Kostecki winning Bathurst. The Jordan Awards are also handed out as well as the Derek Awards. NFL is also discussed 

On this episode we dive into the NRL Grand Final between the Melbourne Storm and the Penrith Panthers. Where the game will be won or done is discussed as well as Liam Martin being the Bodyguard for Cleary.  NFL is discussed in depth and our Frizzy's are laid on the line.  The Jordan, Derek, HAF & Goose awards are handed out too. 

Welcome back Champions. On this episode we are diving head first into the winners of this weeks AFL Grand Final and the NRL Prelim Finals. We also discuss Week 3 of the NFL. The Jordan & Derek Awards are also handed out for the week.  Enjoy the Podcast

Champions we are back!!! on this episode we talk about the NRL & AFL final series. We discuss the issue with players powdering their nose and what should be done about it. The Jordan & Goose awards are handed out. NFL has started and the panel discusses the results thus far.  The show is ended with Laying our Frizzy's on the Line for this weekends sports. 

On this episode we are joined by 2 Time Premiership Winner Caitlan Johnston from the Newcastle Knights NRWL team. Caitlan also talks about her experiences playing for Australia, NSW and the Indigenous Team. Lot's of laughs had with Caitlan. The panel also hand out their Champion of the Week Awards as well as the Derek/Goose/HAF Awards for the week. Origin 3 is also diagnosed. 

On this Episode we are joined by the only Deaf and Hearing impaired Golfer to make the PGA tour here in Australia, Jack Mcleod.  It's a great chat and inspiring to see a person chase their dream no matter what disability they may have.  

State Of Origin NRL teams have been named for game 1, so we got former NSW Blue and 2003 Premiership Winning Captain Craig Gower on to give us his thoughts about the squad named for both teams. The panel also hand out the Jordan Awards as well as the Derek, Goose and HAF Awards for the week. The Frizzy's are laid on the line to wrap out the show.

Champions this week we are joined by the Best on Ground from State Of Origin 1 Yasmin Clysdale. We talk about Origin last Thursday as well as her successful career to date. Yasmin was a lot of fun. We also hand out the Jordan Awards and the Goose/HAF/Derek Awards from the week before laying our Frizzy's on the line. 

This week we are interviewing Gold Coast horse trainer Jay Bellamy. Jay is an ex Harness Jockey who's transitioned into a successful Horse trainer. Great chat with Jay and a fantastic insight to the world of a horse trainer.  The panel also hand out the Jordan, Derek, Goose and HAF awards for the week before talking some NRL