Playing & Simple

00:00 Harvey has a crack at Sparts! 05:18 For reasons that will become obvious, Lachie has a crack at Sparts. 15:51 We talk all things NRL, including the Playing & Simple Cup. 36:15 We discuss the impending record breaking moment for Alex Johnston. 40:03 We confirm that the Wallabies are back. 46:12 We celebrate the return of the EPL. 49:58 We provide your weekly shield updates. INSTA: https:/...

00:00 We kick things off with a game of Athlete Venn Diagram. 10:21 We talk NRL and preview the Playing & Simple Cup. 22:26 We react to some recent Grand Final Entertainment news. 26:22 We preview Round 1 of the AFLW. 29:33 We applaud the legend that took a crowd catch in the recent T20. 33:06 Ahead of the EPL kicking off, Harvey quizzes Lachie. 39:33 Harvey provides an exciting update from th...

00:00 We kick things off with a brand new game! 10:28 We wrap our big weekend up in rainy Newcastle for NRLW Magic Round. 19:14 We review the weekend's footy, including Lachie's thoughts and feelings from the Lachlan Galvin Cup. 33:18 We look back at what was an overall successful Lions tour for the Wallabies. 41:17 We get keen for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup. 44:15 Lachie goes through th...

Simply the Guest this week is one of the great Rugby League journos, Michael Chammas! We chat about Chammy's love of sport, and why he thrives in the competitive world of journalism. We also talk his love for the Dragons, and the challenges of mixing work and passion. 00:00 Intro. 03:13 Chammy's origin story as a sport fan. 05:00 Playing Rugby League himself. 07:06 Choosing to cover Rugby League s...

00:00 We kick things off with a State of Origin-themed game of Sparts (sport darts). 07:04 We get pumped about our trip to Newcastle this weekend for NRLW Magic Round. 12:58 We review all the weekend's NRL footy. 21:32 We break down the heartbreak suffered by Wallabies fans over the weekend. 32:10 Harvey shouts out the English women's soccer team, champions of Europe! 34:29 Harvey reveals some int...

00:00 We kick things off with an NRL Season 2025-themed game of Sparts (sport darts). 09:27 We review the first match between the Lions and the Wallabies. 13:09 We chat all things NRL club footy. 28:22 We each present our Top 5 athletes we are currently getting around. 38:06 We provide your weekly shield updates and launch our brand new website! INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ W...

00:00 We kick things off with an cricket-themed game of Sparts (sport darts). 08:57 We take a look back at where it all went wrong for the Blues. 21:59 We talk some big ins in NRL footy, as well as some coaches under pressure. 35:55 We preview the Wallabies first game against the Lions this weekend. 43:37 We fully embrace the new era of tennis after a great Wimbledon tournament. 48:14 We time trav...

Simply the Guest this week is Ella Kasmar! A lifelong Manly Sea Eagles die-hard, now working in the Rugby League world with Sportsbet and building her own following with Manly-themed content across Instagram and Tiktok. 00:00 Intro. 02:33 Ella's origin story as a Manly fan. 05:45 Attending a wedding at Brookvale Oval. 09:05 Good times at Brookie. 11:20 Brookvale becoming a cool spot. 14:30 Getting...

00:00 We kick things off with an Olympic-themed game of Sparts (sport darts). 07:23 We give our predictions ahead of the State of Origin decider tonight. 18:14 We review and preview all things club rugby league in the NRL and NRLW. 34:21 We talk the Lions tour and work through the game against the Waratahs over the weekend. 39:59 We come to terms with the tragic loss of brothers Diogo Jota and And...

00:00 We kick things off with a game of Sparts! (sport darts) 05:26 We review the Playing & Simple Cup and look forward to Round 1 of the NRLW. 20:44 We go through the teams named for mens State of Origin Game 3. 29:35 We talk Lions (British & Irish). 39:26 Harvey brings some F1 news and Lachie explains it in Rugby League terms. 45:00 We play one of our favourite games. 50:56 Your weekly s...

00:00 Harvey brings a new darts-themed game into the fold. 08:10 We come to terms with the Blues defeat in Game 2 of the mens State of Origin. 16:35 We talk all things NRL and look forward to this Friday's 'Playing & Simple Cup' between Harvey's Sea Eagles and Lachie's Tigers. 24:35 Harvey highlights some of NRL's most exciting and prolific try scorers. 28:45 We send our congrats in the world...

Simply the Guest this week is Ant Robinson! A football (soccer) fan from way back, Ant has had a storied career behind the camera working across multiple sports and networks. Currently playing a key role in Stan Sports coverage of the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour, Ant has previously worked at Fox Sports and the A-League, helping to bring to life some iconic Australian sporting events, i...

It's our 50th episode!!! 00:00 Lachie plays a special 50th episode themed game with Harvey. 19:05 We talk mens State of Origin Game 2 as it is game day. 26:40 We get stuck into all the weekly NRL action. 44:25 Harvey tells Lachie about the twins coaching different teams in the AFL. 49:38 Harvey hypes up the upcoming Grand Final in the Mount Isa Rugby League competition, with a twist... 54:27 We ge...

00:00 Lachie asks Harvey for his 'Mount Rushmores' of various sport categories. 10:26 We talk through all the selection drama for mens State of Origin Game 2. 23:54 We re-live some of the incredibly rugby league things that happened this round of NRL. 34:08 Lachie delivers a theory and a callout regarding his beloved Wests Tigers. 37:11 We discuss the very positive and negative news out of Austral...

00:00 A fan favourite game gets a run. 07:25 We wrap Origin game 1 in the mens and game 3 in the womens. 24:25 A team list Tuesday Lachie Galvin update. 31:33 We congratulate our Matildas on recent wins and highlight another extraordinary element to the recent Champions League final. 35:00 Harvey highlights some key upcoming fixtures for the Socceroos. 37:13 Harvey details some big drama from the...

It's Origin Game Day! 00:00 We put a State of Origin twist on one of our favourite games. 09:56 We preview Mens State of Origin Game 1 and Womens State of Origin Game 3. 21:41 We talk all things NRL, particularly the latest in the Lachie Galvin saga. 42:46 We celebrate our Aussies doing us proud in European Soccer. 52:01 We acknowledge the start of the French Open in the tennis. 54:19 Harvey gives...

Welcome to the first edition of The Big Don't Argue, where we gather 2 passionate fans that sit on opposite sides of a contentious issue. Joining us today is Bloke in a Bar producer Matty 'the Waterboy' Buxton and leader of the Roosters Chookpen, Brendan 'Haynesy' Haynes. Matty, a diehard Rabbitohs man, supports Souths' push to move into Allianz Stadium. Haynesy despises it. Who, if anyone, will c...

00:00 In honour of Dane Gagai playing his 300th NRL game, Harvey quizzes Lachie on other players who have returned to their former clubs. 05:22 We celebrate the NSW Women's side winning this year's Origin series, and go through the teams for Game 1 in the Men's. 26:58 We talk all things NRL, including the Bulldogs triumphs and the Broncos on and off-field woes. 39:53 Harvey proposes a rule for the...

Simply the Guest this week is Kat Haddad! Those in the Rugby League world will know Kat for the brilliant work she does on Rugby League Guru's podcasts, as well as various roles with Souths. If you're a soccer/football nut, you'll know Kat for her work on the coverage of the iconic 2023 Womens FIFA World Cup, as well as the work she does with some A-League clubs. We are so grateful she made the ti...

00:00 Harvey quizzes Lachie on some famous celebrity injuries 07:05 We review comeback round in the NRL and pick some bones. 37:33 Lachie picks one more bone, directed at an infamous NRL player agent. 42:03 We gear up for State of Origin Game 2 this Thursday. 43:57 Lachie reveals the number #1 songs that last time each NRL club won the comp. 47:36 Harvey reveals the squad for the upcoming British...

00:00 Harvey quizzes Lachie on the last Origin match that Laurie Daley coached. 07:36 We dive into all the fun of Magic Round and Womens Origin Game 1. 19:36 We name our NSW and QLD Mens Origin teams. 45:24 We question the Roosters transfer decisions with the latest news surrounding Dom Young. 50:14 We look at the newly announced AFL video game for clues about the upcoming NRL game. 57:02 Lachie t...

00:00 Harvey quizzes Lachie on some Golden Point fun facts. 07:18 We get stuck into all the Round 8 NRL action and look ahead to Magic Round. 26:53 Harvey pitches a new way for the NRL to do sin bins, inspired by the NHL. 28:53 We get hyped for State of Origin Game 1 this Thursday night. 31:34 Harvey poses a question to Lachie regarding the NFL draft. 37:46 We talk all things Perth Bears, the NRL'...

00:00 Lachie tests Harvey on some of the NRL's greatest ever try scorers. 07:08 We applaud the great NRL season we've had so far and get into all the latest with Lachie Galvin and the Tigers. 38:24 Lachie relives the amazing day he had ground announcing for the Wests Tigers on Easter Monday. 42:46 Harvey names his most improved players so far in 2025. 48:34 We acknowledge a great policy in the NRL...

Harvey is away so friend of the show Charlie White (The Bye Round, Triple M NRL) joins Lachie as our special guest co-host! 00:00 We dive straight into all our reactions and speculation regarding the Lachie Galvin Wests Tigers drama. 18:06 Lachie asks Charlie for some NRL predictions. 27:36 We discuss Michael Chammas' recent pitch to get an NRL team in Hawaii. 34:18 Charlie harnesses the power of...

Now coming to you every Wednesday! 00:00 Lachie hits Harvey with a game of Who Am I. 05:45 We go through all the Round 5 NRL action and look ahead to Round 6. 21:55 We discuss the latest drama with State of Origin and International Rugby League eligibility. 28:59 Harvey tells us about his great night watching the Matildas. 37:51 Harvey gives Lachie a lesson in Masters Golf. 50:35 Lachie gets excit...