Bums on the Bench

First of all we apologize for coming back then disappearing like we did. It definitely wasn't intentional BUT when your Editor ends up in Hospital and is imobile and sick there isn't anything we can do. So Andy is sorta back in a way, Least out of hospital and semi able to walk so we got the gang together and then delved into what happened with his life. We then talk footy while Jacko calls into q...

Welcome Back to Bums on the Bench where we stay sport adjacent. Which means we have to speak about sport this week. We talk NRL Trials, NRL Vegas, Elimination Chamber and more. Oh and we sneak a guest on right at the end to contribute to everyone's favorite segments Andy's Special Box Follow us on socials below Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bumsonthebench Twitter - https://twitter.com/BumsOn...

The Trio are back together and while Jacko trys to start us off on sports the discussion quickly devolves into a pop culture discussion talking all things from classic movies to current movies Jacko's ADHD prevents him from watching. We look at live show experiences as Andy recently seen blink-182 Live in concert as well as talk about what we got up to as kids.  Follow us on socials below Fac...

Ep 3 of Season 2 and we just have Andy and Jacko getting their Nerd on. We talk Video games, History of video games and why we love them so. No sportsball this week as this is a a quick catchup before the storm of sports coming our way. Andy refused to talk Superbowl because he has a hate for both teams and he hopes any other team can cash in their Money in the Bank Breifcase and steal the Trophy...

Welcome to Part 2 of our Return from our summer break. In this episode the pure chaos is unleashed as Jack tells everyone how much he loves QLD, We talk NRL and how depressed the boys will be for their teams this year (except Andy cause he supports a winner) Aussie Politics make an appearance and finally we try out a new segment in the end that evolves into pure chaos too.  Follow us on socia...

We're Back!!! New format, New style Same idiots. Join Andy Jacko and Josh on a new journey as we convert from a sport only show to a variety show with sport adjacent focus. This episode is all about catching up talking cricket and of course shit stirring. This is part 1 of 2 Join us next week for Part 2 of this converstion where the chaos really shines through and stay tuned at the end with a few...

We made it. 30 episodes done and Dusted. Here is our final episode for this season. We will be taking a few months break to really hone in and create a better product for you to listen too. We know we aren't that good but we try to be better. Anyway thank you for listening. Follow us on soicals below for updates for when we return and follow our F1 podcast which has taken an unexpected hiatus due...

We are back with a double in one. Once again time constraints are affecting both Jack and I while Josh is out having dinner with family. We do what we can to Jam in NRL Grand Final News, Look at the Banger race that was the Singapore GP. Talk Signing news and Look at the Japanese Grand Prix as well. Sorry for the lack of content over the past few weeks. Busy times for us and we aren't able to line...

Just Andy and Josh this week. The fatigue is starting to get to us but that won't stop us talking about all things cricket (Cause jack's away) EPL, The Nick Chubb Injury, NRL and NFL. We look towards the final 4 for the NRL and talk about how we want Penrith out but don't expect it. Follow us on socials belowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/bumsonthebench Twitter - https://twitter.com/BumsOnThe...

Jack and Andy are real busy and we decided to combine both episodes into one. For one thing our original Netherlands episode but Andy forgot to hit record on his end.... So here is a combined Formula Bums on the Bench with F1, NFL NRL etc. talks. We will be back to regular scheduled programming next week....maybeFollow us on socials belowTwitter - https://twitter.com/BumsFormula Facebook - https:/...

NRL finals are here. after 27 rounds of a gruling NRL campaign we are down to 8. 8 teams which now have a shot at glory, a shot at acheiving the boy hood dream...and the dragons aren't one of these teams. Josh and Andy look ahead to this weekend with a slightly upbeat Andy as his beloved Chookies made it in to the finals in the best way possible...Kicking souths out. Oh and Kyle Flannagan news dro...

Tail end of the footy season for the boys and closing in on the start of American sport season. The boys look back on the Tillies World cup ending, the NRL games over the weekend. Jack Tries to talk Baseball and Andy is given a shread of hope via his Team being 2 wins away from making the Playoffs for the NRL. All this and More on todays episode of Bums on the benchFollow us on socials belowFacebo...

Recorded before last night heartbreaking defeat at the hands of our arch rival England, The Bums discuss all things Matildas and how we hope they somehow pull off the upset of the year and make the final. Jacko brings some sports science to the table and gets Andy heated under the collar. We discuss Salary caps in the NRL and how 1 player taking up a good portion is only acceptable when they are a...

Jack went on a date and left Josh to run the asylum and funnily enough its one of the most co-horrent episodes we have done. Josh and Andy discuss cricket and the retention of the Ashes without Jacks useless comments. We look at the NRL and some of the stories of the week and then take a deep dive into the Anti-Siphoning laws in Australia as it pertains the the women's world cup. Up the Matildias!...

We're Back and ready to rumble... well we thought we were but jack forgot the trivia he promised so asked BingAI to write 10 Questions before we started. We also discuss what the difference between sports and activities is AGAIN. We look at the RLPA media boycott and whats going on at the moment with it. All this and more on todays episode of BUMS ON THE BENCHFollow us on socials belowFacebook - h...

This week the lads rip in and tackle Andy's Origin Apology to NSW, talk all things Origin as well as thinking about the future for NSW. We then delve into the commonwealth games fiasco happening in our country right now while trying to talk about the Women's FIFA World cup. We then cycle back to NRL to round out the show. Note well next week we will have some numbers to discuss the Women's Pay dis...

Andy's Back... and so is the show sorta. We will return to a regular upload schedule now we know we can't rely on Jacko to maintain anything when Andy is away. For this episode we discuss Japan with Andy and how he struggled with living over there, We talk footy and Cricket and I want to point out this was recorded maybe 2 hours before kickoff in the State of Origin game so Andy's comments are now...

G'day everyone apologies for the week, Andy has left us to tour some of the world for a few weeks and Joshy and Jacko are useless on computers. Here we are though, episode 19, and we talk about some things. Straws v TurtlesDeodorant at climate protestsLook Brooks secret genius Ashes Mal Des & Gold Coast Heaps more other drivel too! We are Bums on the Bench you can find us on Facebook Twitter Y...

The final straw is broken, Ben Hunt the best player at the St George Dragons wants out and wants out NOW. Jack and Josh sink into a depression about how the Dragons will suck going forward without their captain leading them around the park. Andy Speculates his team will be entering the race to nab Ben Hunt and all will be fine at the Roosters again. Jack is back with Round 1 of trivia and the boys...

Teams are out for State of Origin 2. The bums arent impressed young Nicho Hynes got dropped and sook about it. They also sook about everything NSW in regards to the team and predict defeat. Dragons get a new coach Oh and the NBA and NHL kindly wrapped up nicely before Andy Disappears to Japan in 2 weeks. Also, ever heard of Slamball? it appeared in Andy's Youtube Recommendations and he was real ex...

Well... Origin happened. For those outside the East coast of Australia. State of Origin is a 3 game Rugby League series that pits our state New South Wales vs the worst state Queensland. And for years now QLD have kicked our arse. 2023 game 1 happened last wednesday and gosh darn it was it a shitshow for NSW. Josh Andy and Jacko discuss the game and the changes that we feel need to be made. We are...

Due to an audio error last week we took an unenforced week off. The show will come out but later on once there is time to recover the audio from the recording. But we are back with a vengeance this week. Jack Brings in a proper trivia game for Andy and Josh to play. NBA finals are set and ready to go much to Andy’s dismay as he wanted to see the celtics go on. Origin is still on everyones minds so...

Its Draft day. Jacko and Andy had been discussing this for a while and finally Andy compiled a list of 100 NRL Players for the Bums to draft from. We also discuss Hook getting Hooked from the dragons a bit of NBA news as the season starts to wind up with only 4 teams left and of course on a sad note Andy informs the boys of the Legend Randy Orton being told to retire. All this and More tonight on...

The crew is back together in person for the first time in a long time. Jacko fixed his car and trekked it up to the studio for the first time in a month and we had a lot to talk about. We discuss our day at the footy for ANZAC day. All the fights, abuse and laughs that were had in the crowd as 2 dragons fans were devastated and one Chookies fan was ecstatic while his heart was 1 beat away from giv...

Josh needed a week off after blowing his voice out at the footy so Andy and Jacko sit down and have a quick chit chat about the news from the NRL and the NBA playoffs wrap. Jacko then does History time and discusses the infamous Santa night at the Eagles stadium and of course introduces Andy to his new hero Billy Martin and 10 cent beer night in Cleveland. Follow us on socials below Facebook - htt...