Talking Bullship

Max Caputo joins the podcast to talk about his rapid rise from a 15-year-old debutant to a rising striker at Melbourne City. He reflects on the pressure of scoring goals, learning from senior teammates like Jamie Maclaren, and the impact of coming through the club’s pathway while still balancing school, family, and life as a young pro. It is a fun, honest chat about early breakthroughs, big expect...

Alexia Apostolakis opens up about her Greek and Filipino roots, growing up in a competitive sporting family, balancing football with a strong academic focus, and the surreal experience of making her Matildas debut. It’s a funny and honest chat about family, food, football, and the mindset that’s helped her thrive on and off the pitch. Thanks for listening to Talking Bullship, the official Melbourn...

Karly Roestbakken joins Talking Bullship for a fun and honest chat about football, family, and the journey that’s taken her from Canberra to Norway and back to Melbourne City. She talks about growing up with strong Norwegian roots, the lessons she’s learned through injury and rehab, and the mindset that’s helped her stay positive through the ups and downs of the game.  Thanks for listening to Talk...

Lawrence Wong joins Adam and Symon for a cracking chat about nicknames, life at City since he was 11, and the habits that make him tick. From TikTok, travel and card games to injuries, culture and the mystery of number 41, it is a funny, honest look at one of the academy’s homegrown talents. Thanks for listening to Talking Bullship, the official Melbourne City podcast with Adam and Symon - subscri...

Adam and Symon sit down with Nathaniel Atkinson to chat sausage dogs, Tassie roots and European getaways, plus the sliding doors moment that kickstarted his City career. From a 13-second hat-trick in a trial to Grand Final glory and Socceroos caps, Atkinson reflects on the highs, the lessons, and why keeping your circle small matters most.  Thanks for listening to Talking Bullship, the official Me...

Adam and Symon sit down with City attacker Aideen Keane to chat Irish names, coffee-order aliases, and finding the “right club” at Melbourne City. From A-League journeys and elite standards to chasing a Matildas call-up, Keane opens up on what it really takes to reach the next level - including why doing more than the bare minimum matters. Insightful, honest and full of laughs - no bullship! Thank...

Adam and Symon sit down with City and Matildas star Holly McNamara to unpack goals, comebacks, and life with a very important cavoodle. From scoring for fun (apparently it’s just “tap-ins”) to growing up dominating with Bryleeh Henry and navigating three ACLs, Holly reflects on her journey back to the top and why patience might be her biggest strength. There’s fines chaos and a blind ranking that...

Adam and Symon sit down with Melbourne City captain Aziz Behich for a revealing chat about the Socceroos goal that ended a 13-year wait, what it was really like sharing a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo, and the moments that have shaped his long career at the top level. From hanging up on the coach to reliving World Cups, old-school City memories, and the standards that still drive him, it’s...

Adam and Symon catch up with City midfielder Leah Davidson to chat Matildas caps, European travel chaos, and that 89th-minute moment in Wuhan that had the  squad thinking they’d won it. From growing up on the Gold Coast with Geordie roots to organising a post-season trip for eight, Leah unpacks a huge season, the sting of VAR heartbreak, and the mystery of how one Instagram post racked up 35,000 l...

Adam and Symon are joined by City captain Rebekah Stott for a birthday episode stacked with cupcakes, coaching ambitions, drones at the Olympics, and why you’ll never catch her posting ravioli on Instagram again. From choosing the Ferns over the Matildas to T-Rex impressions, it’s a sharp, honest and hilarious chat with one of City’s most-loved figures. Leadership, legacy, cupcakes – no bullship!...

Adam and Symon sit down with midfielder Laura Hughes to talk shark jerky, chirpy football, and a surprise Matildas call-up that interrupted training. From Questacon guillotine myths and Fyshwick firework runs to the Icelandic hot springs where Jon Snow lost his virginity - it’s a candid, chaotic ride through Canberra pride, on-field sass, and why Hughesy refuses to pay fines (or plan goal celebrat...

Adam and Symon sit down with midfielder Leticia McKenna to unpack her very on-brand life: getting chauffeured from high school by Sam Kerr, getting zero credit for her podcast input, and the rogue water-bottle toss that left roommate Leah Davidson sporting a shiner. From Fred Again fangirl maths and graphic-design side quests to why an undefeated season never rattled the squad - it’s an upbeat gli...

Adam and Symon welcome Melbourne City goalkeeper Patrick “Beachy” Beach for a breezy chat about how his last name spawned a parade of nicknames, why he ditched a promising softball career for football, and the legendary turtleneck-and-chain look that earned him comparisons to The Rock. From media-training mockery and press-conference voice cracks to roommate life with City’s Sydney crew, it’s a re...

Adam and Symon catch up with Melbourne City’s Taylor Otto for a lively chat about her North Carolina roots, a newfound obsession with Tim Tams, and navigating Aussie slang. From Twilight throwbacks to “here we go, girls” sideline calls, it’s a fun look into Taylor’s journey - no bullship! Thanks for listening to Talking Bullship, the official Melbourne City podcast with Adam and Symon - subscribe,...

Adam and Symon sit down with Melbourne City forward Andrew Nabbout for a hilarious deep dive into his ACL rehab, surprising Instagram throwbacks, and a his obsession with golf. From wild nicknames (looking at you, “Squid”) to questionable Weet-Bix combos, it’s a no-holds-barred glimpse behind the scenes - no bullship.  Thanks for listening to Talking Bullship, the official Melbourne City podcast w...

Adam and Symon welcome Melbourne City forward Bryleeh Henry for a lighthearted deep-dive into the challenges of a uniquely spelled name, balancing pro football with coaching, and making the most of her day off. From beach plans to perfect post-training tacos, it’s a candid look behind the scenes - no bullship!  Thanks for listening to Talking Bullship, the official Melbourne City podcast with Adam...