Trigger warning: this episode discusses topics around gambling addiction and mental health struggles. The conversation is for educational and awareness purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or medical advice. If you are affected by the conversation or are struggling with a gambling problem, you are not alone. Please reach out for free, confidential help. Visit the National Gambling Help Online website or call on 1800 858 858.

It’s that time of the month again and Jack and Bec provide life updates covering both ends of the spectrum. Bec shares the highlights from her recent wedding and Tassie honeymoon, while Jack opens up about Australia’s growing gambling problem, an issue that hits close to home for him.

From there, it’s straight into the footy. The duo run their eye over the early stages of the 2026 season across both codes, diving into the biggest headlines so far, including Alex Johnston’s historic record-breaking try that sparked a mass pitch invasion. Then the attention flips to the AFL, where Jack and Bec debate whether Opening Round is here to stay.

There’s also a listener question in this month’s Third Person In segment, while Jack casts our minds back to a time when a club handed out a truly bizarre punishment to a player who stepped out of line. And, of course, the episode wouldn’t be complete without Jack and Bec gazing into their crystal balls and serving up their predictions for the month ahead.

Credit to the third party audio we used: sitcomespecials0016 (20:11), NRL (21:29), SEN Twitter (42:11), Stake_Gambler_Pro (57:32).