Big Bears Podcast

Roasty from The NRL Roast joins Big Bears Podcast thanks to Cash Converters this week to share passion and love for the game. The self confessed fan boy of the game runs one of the most popular social media rugby league concepts and shares in the excitement of the Perth Bears joining the competition in 2027. Roasty reflects on rugby league’s expansion in the 1990s, why this era feels different, an...

More than 20,000 members have signed up as members of the Perth Bears and in this episode of Big Bears Podcast thanks to Cash Converters the CEO Anthony de Ceglie answers your questions in Bite Back. Anthony address the recruitment of Gareth Holmes as new GM of football, David Campese’s role in recruiting South African rugby union players as well as addressing more membership options and where the...

Storm CEO Justin Rodski is excited to be bringing the club to Perth to host arch rivals Manly on Saturday August 8th - the same time the Bears unveil the playing jersey. Rodski talks about the parallels for the Bears infiltrating AFL cities and how the Storm have built success. He describes the loss of Tyran Wishart and Nick Meaney to Perth as bittersweet as Bears fans get their chance to see two...

Legendary rugby league journalist Phil “Buzz” Rothfield is backing the Perth Bears. In the latest episode of The Big Bears Podcast , Buzz explains why the Bears are vital to the game’s future, how a team in Perth can unlock new growth for rugby league, and why fans across the competition should be excited. Now happily retired but still consuming rugby league seven days a week, Buzz reflects on eve...

Perth Bears board member and North Sydney Bears Chairman Daniel Dickson reveals plans to charter “Bear Force One” to fly east coast fans to WA for game one. In this episode Dickson reveals why he never gave up on the desire of the Bears to return from rugby league obscurity and why fans will follow in droves. Have a question you want the club to answer? Drop it in the comments! Big Bears Podcast i...

Code Sports and Daily Telegraph rugby league journalist Dean “Bulldog” Ritchie has entered the Bear cave touring the Perth HQ and joining coach Mal Meninga in Karratha at Junior Gala Day. Bulldog has seen where the Bears will be training when the squad gathers later this year in Perth and interviewed WA Premier Roger Cook. In this podcast, Bulldog is taken back by the level of interest in membersh...

Self confessed Bears tragic James Bracey is living the dream as Channel Nine’s chief NRL host and now Perth Bears board member. In a candid chat, Brace opens up on that clash with Paul Gallen on 100% Footy over the Bears recruitment thus far detailing conversations he’s had with ARLC Chair Peter V’Landys. Brace and Oly discuss the huge number of fans who pledged their support and signed up as foun...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Big Bears Podcast, thanks to Cash Converters! This week, host Ollie Peterson sits down with Brisbane Tigers CEO Mitch Cook to dissect our exciting new feeder club partnership. We explore how to win over an AFL town, get the latest launch details for the Bears Tracks Academy QLD this July, and look at the pathway talent heading to Perth for the 2027 preseason. D...

This week on Big Bears Podcast , we sit down with North Sydney Bears CEO Gareth Holmes to discuss the heritage ties between the North Sydney and Perth Bears. Gareth speaks about the official announcement of the Perth Bears one year ago and why North Sydney Oval will become a vital "home away from home" for the Perth Bears in 2027. We dive deep into the strategic partnership between our two clubs,...

This week, we sat down with Perth Bears Assistant Coach and Toa Samoa Head Coach, Ben Gardiner. Fresh off back-to-back 23’ and 24’ Premierships at Penrith, Ben breaks down the "contemporary coaching" philosophy he is bringing to Western Australia. He dives into recruitment, his career and coaching the Toa Samoa team - this is a masterclass in what it takes to be a trailblazer in the NRL. Have a qu...

We have Perth Bears CEO Anthony De Ceglie back in the studio for the first Bite-Back special episode. From memberships, to jerseys, to why our Mascot is named Kodi - Anthony answers some of your burning questions. Have one of your own? Drop it in the comments! Big Bears Podcast is brought to you by Cash Converters and is available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

In this episode of Big Bears Podcast, we are joined by the man tasked with one of the biggest jobs in Australian sport: Player Recruitment Manager Dane Campbell. Dane talks about his playing career, his time working for the Storm and Cowboys, to building a long-term recruitment strategy for the Bears. He also answers some of your questions in our ‘Bite Back’ segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

We caught up with Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly ahead of their Perth home game at the Double Header last weekend. For the last 20 years, the Rabbitohs have long been supporters of bringing NRL to WA. Now, as we prepare to enter the arena in 2027, Blake opens up about the shared history, the effect of NRL expansion, and why the game isn't truly national without a team in Perth. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Representing your country is the highest honour in the game. Find out why Mal Meninga has so far recruited three England internationals all from Leeds. The coach explains the strategy behind formulating our inaugural trailblazing squad and addresses what attributes he looks for in a marquee footballer. Mal also answers a series of questions from you in bite back!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Rugby League is built on legends, and they don't come much bigger than Greg Florimo. On today's Big Bears Podcast, Flo takes us back to the golden era at North Sydney Oval, including the day he invited the entire crowd onto the field after beating Manly and on-field hits with Mal Meninga. But it’s not all nostalgia. Greg gives us an exclusive look at his upcoming book and why the "Perth Bears...

This week, we chat to Mark Arena, the tech entrepreneur turned owner of the Perth Wildcats, to discuss what it takes to build a sporting powerhouse in Western Australia. As the Perth Bears prepare for their 2027 NRL debut, Mark shares the "community-first" philosophy that turned the Wildcats into the hottest ticket in town. From the importance of school visits to the power of a unified identity, t...

Meet the man leading the charge for the NRL in WA: Peter Cumins joins the podcast this week! Perth Bears Board Member, Executive Deputy Chairman of Cash Converters and a long-time champion of rugby league, Peter has been the backbone of the game’s growth in WA for years. In this episode, we dive into his childhood and what led him to become such a die-hard supporter of the game. Peter opens up can...

Billy Moore - the Bear, the Queenslander and now restaurateur joins us on the pod this week! We dive into his storied career in Rugby League, the "Queenslander" spirit, and what you should order at his prize-winning restaurant. Plus, Billy gives us his bold prediction for the 2026 season winner. Want to ask a question on Big Bears Podcast? Drop it in the comments below! Big Bears Podcast...

This week, we sit down with Hall of Fame cricketer, former CEO of WA Cricket, and Perth Bears Board Member, Christina Matthews to discuss her career in sport (on and off the field!), the mindset for creating winners and her role in bringing players over! Want to ask a question on Big Bears Podcast? Drop it in the comments below! Big Bears Podcast is brought to you by Cash Converters and is availab...

David Sharpe, GM of Football, joins the pod to pull back the curtain on the Perth Bears' recruitment strategy. Plus, we answer some of your questions on our ‘Bite Back’ Q&A segment! Want to ask a question on Big Bears Podcast? Drop it in the comments below! Big Bears Podcast is brought to you by Cash Converters and is available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Most memorable try? Running out at the iconic WACA ground? Matt ‘Sheep’ Fuller opens up about his playing career for the Western Reds and offers advice for players moving to WA for our 2027 season. Want to ask a question on Big Bears Podcast? Drop it in the comments below! Big Bears Podcast is brought to you by Cash Converters and is available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast....

Rugby League legend and Perth Bears Elite Pathways Manager Ian Millward joins us on Big Bears Podcast, brought to you by Cash Converters.  From scouting talent and building elite pathways for junior players, it is all covered in this week’s episode. Want to ask us a question? Drop it in the comments below! Big Bears Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

This week on Big Bears Podcast, brought to you by Cash Converters, we hear from Perth Bears CEO Anthony De Ceglie on why he took the job and what fans can expect from the club in the coming months. Want to ask us a question? Drop it in the comments below! Big Bears Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Bears Podcast brought to you by Cash Converters, is back for another episode. Joined by the man who gave us our logo, Dave Carnovale talks all things logos and the journey which led to our iconic Perth Bear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Perth Bears official podcast, brought to you by Cash Converters, kicks off with an exclusive interview with Head Coach and NRL Immortal Mal Meninga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.