NRL Hellmouth

In our final episode of the season: PVL’s cultural cachet finally gains recognition…from an economics newspaper ( link ) PVL turns it up to 11 (minutes of surprise entertainment) Wayne Bennett is DONE with the bunker Did Mark Howard have an erection while calling the AFL ( link ) and do we need an AI commentary booth? A surprise season review from ‘Mango’  NRL Book Club: ‘A well-hung hangover’, by...

In this episode We actually feel bad for Ashley Klein and it's an odd sensation Peter V'Landys bans pot plants, introduces Steedens Tones and bye-bye: the master negotiator fails to sign a grand final warm-up act - is a greasy pole the answer? Which fictional villain does PVL remind you of? Teams finals slogans Battle Royale!

In this episode Did teams lose games just so they could go to the NFL? Just stop it with the Rabbitohs jerseys at non-rugby league events PVL's power grab is a go Fan mailbag: augmented reality for referee howlers Luai vs To’o: Rice Wars Josh Addo-Carr's snowy road trip V'Landys 3000: a special sci-fi serial

In this episode: Peter V'Landys will attend the NFL, on verge of becoming Chancellor of the Reichstag Braith Anasta makes a massive career decision (and it was totally his call, definitely no other factors involved whatsoever) The bleak (augmented) reality of NRL World Equality! Seriah Palepale leads police on a high-speed car chase Great moments in the Greatest Game of All: Stanley the Steel Aven...

In this episode: The Stench award: September edition The mighty Melbourne Storm are put off by a ground announcer Jarome Luai signs a big Pepsi contract. Where does this leave best mate Brian 'Coke Zero' To'o? ( Watch Jarome's full best man speech here ) We use our new interactive tool to choose a finals team Unpacking the biggest big game: the USARL grand final Predicto-pets: have you got the nex...

In this episode: Toby Rudolf backs himself to dack himself Club statements are SACRED! Immortality awaits the PNG Chiefs social media team The disturbing trend of players ripping Pokemon cards Is COVID the Bulldogs’ secret weapon? Dante’s 7th level of rugby league Hell: VIOLENCE Reyno’s Olympic diving backflip Bennett is the only one who wants the kick-off change

In this episode: Is it normal for 17 teams to own a piece of their rival? Melbourne Storm shareholders are like a child in a Swede-shop Recapping the Dolphins' season using Woolf idioms Fantasy V'Landys: Touch Judge Enforcers Fantasy V'Landys Part II: The Spirit of Rugby League Officer

In this episode: Global round is a go Will Eddie Jones coach a Japanese NRL team? PVL wants his own jet to play with Third-place playoff? More like turd face piss-off Census 2026: Where were all the rugby league questions? We test Grok’s NRL banter skills Bears’ jersey marketing misfires

In this episode: Simon leaves the podcast over reggae-based bullying Matt King swaps his chill lifeplan for the most stressful job in Australia The NRL's mediacop initiative has authoritarian overtones V'Landy's micromanages a dress code into NRL HQ Rugby league vs. the Vatican NRL Book Club: 'Enough to Bring Tears to Your Eyes', by Kevin Walters Special report: John Hopoate's Facebook page

In this episode: A reggae-inspired round summary Mackenzie Wiki's ponytail baloney ( link ) The Tigers get into vapes as they get in shape Are Accor Stadium's corporate values misaligned with rugby league? The Bad Socials Bears ( link 1 ) ( link 2 ) Socceroos fans are so pumped about the Rugby League World Cup Fantasy V'Landys: How to beat the blowouts This episode brought to you by the NRL Spa, a...

In this episode: A heavenly dacking at Canberra Stadium The Bunker stuffed up 3 times last weekend! Introducing the Southern Orcas The Shawshank Ascension: a reboot for the modern NRL player Dante's 6th level of NRL Hell: HERESY Fresh ideas for the clubs' weekly social media grind

In this episode: Raiders fans adopt the Viking Row - we have a better idea Telstra drops the Bunker and Teddy drops his shorts (again) We play 'guess the Club Statement' Fan Mailbag: a game show for contract backflippers Club socials wrap-up: changeroom perve edition Strategic planning for the rugby league theme park ( the origins of Reggie Rabbit ) ( field line painting for Toops )

In this episode: EXCLUSIVE SIGNING NEWS FIFA World Cup Commentator Peter Drury recaps the last round The Roosters NRLW coach wants set restarts (we don't) Another week, another life saved by rugby league players All the chat about the new TV rights deal We get a call from a frustrated NRLW troll NRL Book Club: Captain Con, by Steve Roach

In this week's episode: Jason Ryles, superhero The Karapani crashout Scammers wreck Broncos' fans' mascot dreams Club socials round up (including Reggie the Rabbit's new extended family) The latest on our NRL for Bali initiative Mid-season taste test: which fish & chip shop item best represents your club? This Week In Hell, including a special NRLW season preview  

In this episode: Last round was almost normal! Are NSW's issues due to...an ear infection? More evidence for the dacking-to-comeback theory of Origin The Bears' new South Africa recruitment manager has a wacky side CULTURE WARS: Izzy calls in the lawyers and we get called unattractive Club social media round-up: the good, the bad, the piss funny NRL TV spin-offs, part 2

In this week’s episode: •A clairvoyant provides their (future) predictions for the (past) State of Origin game 2. (Yes, we’re confused as well.) • We need to talk about Ashley • New game show: What’s more rugby league than that? • Should the NRL have a team in Bali? • Jape of the week: Piggy Riddell vs Matty Johns • Dante’s fifth circle of rugby league Hell: WRATH

In this episode: Daniel and James report on their action items from last week Kane Evans comes out and Israel Folau wants back in Fozball: the secrets exposed! ( Link ) Fantasy V'Landys: the Enhanced League Simon pitches some NRL TV spinoffs

In this episode: Round 13 wrap-up (with haikus) Should you #giveupat20 for Origin? Teddy saves his dacking for the big stage The Broncos' special guest earns them 'The Stench' Brian To'o: an unusual choice for a bowel health spokesperson ( Link ) Why is Cooper Johns wearling all white and eating such a large bowl of soup at work? ( Link ) NRL Book Club: The Car Olympics

In this episode: A positive bush ballad about Round 12 We bend time to provide a recap of Origin I Andrew Abdo: jumped, pushed or backstabbed? The RLPA has some concerns about fatigue Creg calls back in No Try July makes us cry Dan connects with a local Dragons fan Jape of the week: PVL and Brad Fittler lock hilarity-horns in a comic battle The Middle Earth XIII: who makes the cut (of the Elvish b...

In this episode: • Magic Round or Tragic Round? • Munster and Hughes are the revolutionary heroes we need • Peter V'Landys, stand up comic extraordinaire • The Las Vegas hype has already begun • Our pre-recorded podcast somehow gets a live call • An important update on inmate conditions at the rugby league prison • Club songs: the good, the bad and the horrifically violent • Game unruly as garbage...

In this week's episode: We quantify the contribution of #giveupat20 to Australia's GDP Pass the salt! The Warriors' club statement is a thing of passive-aggressive beauty The Bulldogs airport shitter - REVEALED! Dan has 'the talk' with his daughter Fan mailbag: an Adelaide expansion club and a potential AI copyright lawsuit? We name the all-time Magicians XIII

In this week's episode: The Bruce Stadium startup incubator Players hate the pointsmaxxing too Rugby league parenting: when do you tell your children about your club's salary cap scandal? Chiefs vs Bears: who will win the signing war? Is there even a signing war? Munster and Bellamy: men at the crossroads SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: The Bulldogs' spitty-bum story is just plain bull Fantasy V'Landys: St...

In this week's episode: • What to do with the hours you gain by giving up at 20 • The NRL community revels in the Storm's demise • Gotta catch 'em all! The Chiefs nab the first 2 Pokemon for their collection • The best names from the NFL draft (and how the NRL can compete) • AI is terrible at banter, Fox Sports is terrible at AI, the GusBot is terrible for the world • We preview the WSOO • NRL Boo...

In this week's episode: - We gotta stay positive - Wayne Bennett supports our 'Give up at 20' initiative - Shane Flannagooooorne - The Dragons' Captain's Run lacks the postmodern whimsy of a real Wes Anderson film - We critique the teams' 2026 Anzac jerseys (please don't cancel us for it) - Cam Munster and Jahrome Hughes host a military history podcast - BEAST MODE: Angus Crighton reflects on the...

In this episode: • Give up at 20: who did it, who didn't, who should have? • 50+ point aggregate scores have no place in an adult diet • The epidemic of naughty boys • AJ gets engaged (but it's controversial!) • State of Origin at Coachella • A shout-out to a very special Dragons Facebook group • The Bears have named their mascot and it's absolutely ridiculous • Great moments in the greatest game...