#17: Buzz's Long Feud with Warren Ryan, Cricket Australia Woes & Origin Selections Thoughts
Another week of Buzz and Webby breaking down the highs and lows of Aussie sport. They kick things off with the rise of women’s rugby league, before diving into the latest drama surrounding the Wests Tigers and Venues NSW. The State of Origin decider is front and centre as they unpack the impact of Nathan Cleary’s absence, followed by their take on Ryan Hoffman’s criticism of the rugby league media. Australia’s top-order issues against the West Indies also get a run, before Buzz revisits his long-running feud with coaching great Warren Ryan. They wrap it all up with a few fearless predictions for what’s coming next. Follow Off The Record on Instagram here & subscribe to our YouTube channel hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#16 NRL Coaches Under Pressure, What the AFL Does Best & Could Marky Mark Make the Rugby World Cup?
This week, Buzz & Webby are back with their usual Champ and Chump of the Week. They dive into whether Marky Mark is set to go cross-code, Manly’s latest meltdown, and what the AFL is getting right when it comes to finances. NRL coaches are under pressure, Beanie Round is just around the corner, and the boys wrap it all up with their fearless tips for the weekend. Strap in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#15: State of Origin Chaos, New Breakaway Rugby Comp & Sam Konstas Gets the Call-Up
We kick things off with our Champ and Chump of the Week, before diving into the rumblings of a breakaway rugby competition. Then it’s time to unpack the State of Origin fallout and the crisis brewing at the Manly Sea Eagles. We also tackle selection headaches in cricket, and Buzz shares a special story you don’t want to miss.To wrap it all up: our fearless forecasts for what lies ahead in the world of sport.We've been a bit all over the place with being sick and other things going on in the last few weeks, we will be back at our regular time of Wednesday morning from now on.Follow Off The Record on Instagram here & subscribe to our YouTube channel hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#14: Payne Haas on the Move? Ange’s Massive Payday & Buzz v Clarkey Blow Ups
Buzz and Webby are crook with COVID, so this one was done remotely. The lads kick things off with their Champs & Champs, Buzz breaks some news on Payne Haas’s future, and the boys dive into next week’s Origin series, Lachie Galvin’s debut, and how good Ethan Strange is. Then it’s all about the World Test Championship, as they share some legendary war stories dealing with international cricketers—from Keith Miller, Allan Border, and Greg Chappell to Clarke. And of course conclude with some Fearless Forecasts.Follow Off The Record on Instagram here & subscribe to our YouTube channel hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#13: Braith Anasta goes Off The Record
In this episode, we sit down with our great mate Braith Anasta — and this one had it all: big laughs, raw moments, and some incredible stories.We talk about Braith’s career on the field and how he’s built an even bigger presence off it, now front and centre as the host of NRL 360. From handling media pressure to personal challenges, high-profile feuds, mental health, family life, Braith opens up like never before.Follow Off The Record on Instagram here & subscribe to our YouTube channel hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two of Australia’s most well-known sports journos are finally on the same team.
Phil “Buzz” Rothfield and Andrew Webster are no longer just going head-to-head in rival publications - they’re joining forces for Off The Record, a new sports podcast that cuts through the spin and calls it how it is.
Yes, there are about 12,000 sports podcasts out there. But this one hits different. Off The Record is going to brings a fresh edge, unfiltered takes, and two of the country’s sharpest sports journos calling it exactly how they see it.
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