Footy & Friends

Thanks so much for all of your love and support over the last 3 years!! Wow 100 episodes down - looking forward to the next 100. Unfortunately we had some big plans for the 100 show although Covid-19 had some other plans - at last minute we were able to pivot and get a show together live at Melbourne Central! Thanks for all of you that turned out to say hello!! Patreon - Dyl & Best Friends PS. If...

This week on the show one of the worlds worlds most renowned big wave surfers and Australia's own, Mark Mathews. Mark has an incredible story - he grew up in Maroubra, 10kms south east from Sydney. As many of you may know Maroubra was made pretty famous back in the early 2000s from the Bra boys in which Mark was big part of. He spoke about his journey growing up in a pretty tough neighbourhood, pu...

Bloke In A Bar Bloke In A Bar is the official Beer sponsor of Dyl & Friends. Bloke In A Bar has been an unbelievable support to me and the show - with their help and commitment I’ve been able to reinvest back into the podcast - bringing you more content with plenty of new ideas and concepts coming soon! Allowing me to do this full time - So the more we can support Bloke In A Bar by grabbing a slab...

This week on the Dyl & Friends podcast, I was lucky enough to be joined by podcast juggernaut and revered broadcaster, Mark “Howie” Howard. I’m sure you’ve listened to Mark’s wonderfully popular and chart topping podcast, “Howie Games”. Sitting down with Howie was a special experience as he’s been a constant trailblazer in the Australian podcast game and laid the foundations for people like myself...

This week Ive called on one of my favourite ever teammates in Matty De Boer. Theres so many things I love about Matty; he's got a good heart, he's a competitor, he's got an unreal thirst for knowledge and he doesn't understand the word no. This podcast was well overdue, he's such an interesting and thought provoking person and he's taught me a lot and I wanted to share that with you all. We covere...

Mark Wales is an ex-commandor in the SAS. He embarked on 10 tours of duty including four tours in Afghanistan. We spoke about his journey from school in Perth to his 11 years of training and education to reach the SAS. Mark broke down often misguided public perceptions of the SAS as well as providing incredible insights into the training, service and lifestyle he experienced during his time defenc...

This week on Dyl & Friends we have an amazing guest, Chantelle Otten. Chantelle is a Melbourne based Psycho-Sexologist who is passionate about empowering people to feel great about their sexual health, self-esteem, communication and education. She is an absolute master in her field and has become a pioneer in the psycho-sexology space here in Australia. Chantelle's clinic and business’s are boomin...

This week on the show, X5 All Australian, premierships player and one of, if not the best full backs of all time, Alex Rance. Great catching up with the great man We cover it all, early days and the rise of the Tigers, consistency at the top. reasons for leaving football behind, his faith and what he’s been up to with The Academy + plenty more! Support for this weeks show is brought to you by STUF...

This week on the show, two of my oldest friends, Filippo Palermo and Mike Christidis, co-founders of the Untitled group! Mike and Fil are absolute legends with incredible stories! At just 20 years of age they ran their first New years eve festival, Beyond the Valley. Eight years later they are regarded as Australia's largest independently-owned music and events company, renowned as the masterminds...

This week one of the all time GOATS of AFL umpiring Shaun Ryan. Shaun is a 350 game, x8 Grand Final umpire. It was a pleasure to sit down with Shaun unpacking the life of an AFL umpire, the good the bad and everything in between! Hope you enjoy this chat! Bloke In A Bar Thanks to Bloke In A Bar for their ongoing love and support for Dyl & Friends - they're giving me the resources to go head first...

It's not often you have four of the best midfielders in the game in one room! Pleasure having these superstars all on the show chatting everything life, footy and Ball Magnets. Ball Magnets is a fitness app and program, which has been designed by top AFL players to educate and inspire young players to find their edge and love the game. Ball Magnets - Download the App! https://linktr.ee/ballmagnets...

This week’s show has been 4 years in the making - Kade Simpson. If you follow footy in any way, you’d have to know the name, Kade Simpson. Simmo’s career has spanned across multiple generations having played 342 games over 18 years. He is one of the most beloved players in the AFL for the way he has carried himself over his tenure. We talk about Simmo's road the the AFL and how he endured and reac...

This week we have one of my favourite AFL footballers joining the show! Caleb Daniel is easily one of the most recognisable names in the league, not just because of the character he has become but the premier accolades he has collected over his six years at the elite level. He’s coming off an All-Australian and has a flag to his name from the incredible 2016 Doggies premiership - a story that he s...

Denan Kemp is a former NRL player turned podcaster/beer owner/business mogul! Just don't call him an entrepreneur... Loved sitting down with Denan chatting about forging a career in a path that is very unknown, creating his podcast Bloke In A Bar! Bloke In A Bar Lager is the official Beer brand of Dyl & Friends! Would love for you to check it out!! Head to www.blokeinabar.com/pages/store-locator t...

This week on the show, I am joined by former High Performance Manager of North Melbourne, Collingwood and Carlton Football Club, David Buttifant. Butters, well known for his time spent at Collingwood. He was a pivotal role player in the clubs success, revolutionising training in elite sport, Australia. Constantly pushing the boundaries to find innovation. High altitude training being one of these...

This week we have a definitive first for the podcast as we are joined by David the Medium. David, like the name suggests, is a Medium and Psychic. I know next to nothing on this subject and you may be in the same boat so join us as we de-mystify David's journey from skeptic to Medium/Psychic. David is regarded as one of the best in his field and comes highly recommended and the line to get a readi...

Michael Barlow, Tommy Sheridan, Tony Armstrong and Dylan Buckley preview with 2021 Season brought to you by the Official Beer Sponsor, Bloke In A Bar! https://blokeinabar.com/

This week Im joined by a Dyl and friends OG in Paddy McCartin. Paddy joined me on the show in the 11th ever episode and he's back for 83! Last time we spoke Paddy had played just about his last game for the St Kilda Football Club and his life was about to change forever as a result of repeated concussions. Initially, you may think this is a story of heartbreak for Paddy but you''l soon find out th...

One of the most asked questions I get about my days at Princes Park, apart from taking Brett Deledio to the square, is “What is Crippa like?”. Well if you’ve ever wondered what Patrick Cripps is like as a person beyond the field then hopefully you’ll get a deeper understanding from this chat. Patrick Cripps is one of the most dominant players in the AFL, always looking for ways to get better and t...

Emma Murray is an accredited Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher, NLP Master Practitioner and Clinical Hypnotherapist with a Bachelor degree in Communications, majoring in Psych. Her High Performance Mindfulness methodology, strategies, exercises and daily practices help people to deliver best performance execution through advanced present moment awareness, improved emotional regulation and enhance...

This week on the show, x4 AFL Premiership Coach, Alastair Clarkson. Clarko is one of the most respected people in football and his records speak for themselves. It was an honour to have a chat with this legend of the game of his success thus far! Patreon - Dyl & Best Friends PS. If you love the show, and want more... join Dyl & Best Friends on Patreon!! ILY xxx https://www.patreon.com/dylandfriend...

Dylan Alcott is a Paralympic gold medallist, an 11 x quad tennis grand slam winner, novelist, podcaster, Sporting commentator…. Oh and an honorary member of the Wu Tang Clan. Between doing pretty much everything possible, Dyl was generous enough to sit down for a chat in the lead up to the Australian Open starting ..today. It’s a very exciting time for the champ as he targets a 7th Aus Open title...

We are back for Season 4!! Can't wait to get stuck into 2021 with plenty of new things on the horizon. First guest episode will drop this Monday the 8th of February... there will be some hints throughout the show hopefully you can pick who it is! We also give an insight into the brand new Dyl & Best Friends community - a membership for listeners that want even more content! This year Sam and mysel...

Before we lock and load for a big 2021 - I wanted to reflect on some incredible chat in a bloody challenging year! Got some awesome things planned for 2021 that I cannot wait to share with you very soon. If you enjoyed the show and what it has done to date, it would make my day if you could like, subscribe, leave a review or even share some of your favourite episodes with your mates. Love always x...

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR TUNING INTO DYL & FRIENDS IN 2020! On the last day of the year we reflect on the year that was, some of the fan favourite episodes and some honourable mentions! We also crown the inaugural victor of the Dyl & Friends Best & Fairest voted by you! Can't wait to bring you more content and incredible guests in 2021. I LOVE YOU xx