The Sounding Board

Hutchy and Damo had various topics to touch on this week, with discussing centring around SEG's newest business acquisition, Australia's disastrous loss in Darwin, the Herald Sun's PR Payoff with Jules Neale, tourism in Victoria, and more. In this episode: 1:58 - Hutchy and SEG's latest purchase 7:06 - Australia's Test loss to Bangladesh 17:42 - The Logies last night 19:24 - Anthony Albanese's pho...

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: The Census, stand alone Sunday night matches in the AFL, phone use while driving, Sydney airport's latest initiative, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/craighutchy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about the reporting of the Geelong concussion waiver story, longevity in broadcast media, the senate inquiry into gambling advertising, Sky News' rebrand to News24, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/craighutchy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

There was a few topics for Hutchy and Damo to go deep on this week, including the Geelong concussion waiver story, the NRL's crackdown on criticism from commentators, Media Watch's segment on Four Corners, Aaron Rodgers' comments on ESPN, and more. In this episode: 0:59 - How the Geelong concussion waiver story played out in the media 14:11 - The Herald Sun's interesting relationship with Mark Rob...

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: 'The Castle', Jackie Epstein's article on Fireball's Instagram page, Australia's most anticipated event at the LA Olympics, Mark Robinson's appearance on The Front Bar, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/crai...

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about getting stories on holidays as a journalist, Peter V'landys' leadership style, Ross Lyon's press conference antics, Peter Malinauskas' international travels, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/craighutchy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Hutchy and Damo had a lot to discuss this week, including the Herald Sun's reporting on the Victorian governor, how Lachie Neale's private life has been covered, Kyle Sandilands' "reputational shift", Collingwood's initiative last week, and more. In this episode: 2:02 - The latest inductee to the "Tripper Files" 11:54 - The reporting on Lachie Neale's private life 18:37 - Who has Damo blocked on T...

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Telling crowds to stop booing, the best sport to watch at a pub or bar, an Ashes match in India, the media's view of themselves, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/craighutchy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about Ryan Clark's ESPN axeing, the impact of call-screening on journalism, the previous importance of the two words "last night", is Media-Ocre taken in the right spirit, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/craighutchy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Hutchy and Damo had plenty of ground to cover in this week's episode, including the curious way Kyle Shanahan's car crash was reported in the US, Ross Lyon's press conference on Sunday, the return of the PR Payoff King, nepotism in journalism, and much more. In this episode: 0:22 - Jacinta Allan's leadership challenge 6:35 - The AFLW season launch this week 9:44 - The reporting of Kyle Shanahan's...

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: The greatest film director of the modern generation, Toby Greene's future in the media, the way the NBA market their stars, the awkward media moment of the year, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/craighutchy⁠⁠...

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about Cal Twomey's title at AFL.com.au, the name changed for 'Organised Crime', Alex de Minaur's wedding, the start times of AFL games, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/craighutchy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Damian Barrett: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Hutchy and Damo bounced around a lot this week, with discussion on Barnaby Joyce's interview with Sarah Ferguson, Sandy Brondello's "protected species" comment, what they've noticed in the Herald Sun recently, how AFL players feel about the media, and more. In this episode: 0:24 - Damo's latest fan 2:45 - Barnaby Joyce's interview on the ABC last night 8:52 - Sandy Brondello's "protected species"...

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Dan Gorringe's watchalong livestream, the AFL's Sunday fixtures, 'The Dish', Dana White's funny outburst, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/craighutchy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dami...

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about post-game interviews with players, the "reference point" tactic, AI in journalism, the World Cup being played in daylight, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/craighutchy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Damian Barrett: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Hutchy and Damo covered a range of topics this week, including media embargoes, Adam Simpson's comments on Sam McClure, the liveability of Melbourne, Damien Hardwick's interesting admission, and more. In this episode: 0:29 - The media CEO of the year... 6:59 - Tom Morris breaking Brendon McCullum's sacking as England Test coach 13:26 - Derryn Hinch's passing 18:01 - Adam Simpson refuting Sam McClu...

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Michael Whiting's question to Damien Hardwick, the United States' international reputation, Germany's sick day policy, Hutchy's return to The Agenda Setters, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/craighutchy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about Hutchy's comments on Karl Stefanovic last week, the FIFA World Cup TV rights in Australia, a potential 20th AFL team, James Hird's commentary on Essendon, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/craighutchy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Damian B...

Hutchy and Damo covered a range of topics this week, including Anthony Albanese's controversial podcast comments, the NRL's "conflict of interest" crackdown, "Trippers", Donald Trump's FIFA intervention, and more. In this episode: 0:20 - The excitement of the World Cup 3:10 - Anthony Albanese's podcast comments 14:21 - Tom Morris' Telstra PR-Payoff 19:14 - Hutchy's nod to Sarah Jones 21:36 - SBS's...

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Guard of Honours for 200-gamers, World Cup songs, the AFL's crackdown on criticism of officials, the timing of the Women's T20 World Cup, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/craighutchy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about commentary of AFL umpires, zero-delay radio commentary, how sensitive the media is, how footy media covers CTE, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/craighutchy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Damian Barrett: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

With Hutchy back from the US again, there was lots of ground for he and Damo to cover, including Karl Stefanovic's axing from Channel 9, Ben Stokes' retirement, the NRL's new TV deal, and more. In this episode: 1:20 - Hutchy's World Cup travels 3:14 - Karl Stefanovic's exit from Channel 9 and his interview with Tommy Robinson 22:28 - Ben Stokes' retirement 26:59 - The "inexact science" of "process...

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: A mid-season tournament in the AFL, Lionel Messi's GOAT status, Grand Theft Auto 6, Keir Starmer's resignation as UK Prime Minsiter, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/craighutchy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about hand gesticulation on TV, roofed stadiums in Australia, 'Media-Ocre' in 2026, Craig's Carry-On, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/craighutchy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Damian Barrett: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com...

Hutchy and Damo had lots to discuss in this week's episode, including Hutchy's experience with the FIFA World Cup, Tom Morris' Toby Greene story last week, Kyle Sandilands' next move, the future of the AFL fixture, and more. In this episode: 0:25 - Hutchy's World Cup experience so far 9:50 - Channel 7's Spotlight program 15:17 - Tom Morris' incorrect story last week 22:50 - Kane Cornes' criticism...