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Amateur Hour
Hosted by Jack Aubrey and Rebecca Miller · EN
Amateur Hour is a sports podcast covering the biggest topics across Australia’s two biggest sporting codes, the NRL and AFL. Hosted by great mates Jack and Bec, think of it as a poor man’s Hamish and Andy for footy nuffies just like us.
Each month, we’ll dive into the hottest issues and biggest talking points from both the men's and women's competitions. We’ll do our best to put our biases aside as we dissect all of the key moments and plays of the season so far.
This podcast has been years in the making. Jack Aubrey and Bec Miller first met as Sydneysiders but now call Melbourne, Australia’s sporting capital, home. Jack has previously written online articles and live blogs for The Roar, while Bec is in her sixth season as a professional AFLW player for the mighty Richmond Tigers. She’s also spent time behind the mic, calling games for Melbourne’s own 3AW radio station. At the end of the day, we’re just a couple of nuffies with a microphone in hand, so let’s see how this goes!
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Wall to Wall September Footy
Sep 1800:31:26Tap to summarizeFinals footy is firing on all cylinders, and Jack and Bec are here for every twist and turn.In this episode, the duo break down all the action from the AFL semi-finals and set the stage for what’s shaping up as a mouthwatering prelim weekend in Victoria. Then it’s over to the NRL, where the finals have kicked off with a bang! Eight teams became six, and the race to the grand final is on. The spotlight also swings to the NRLW, with their finals series ready to launch this weekend.It’s wall-to-wall September footy, and your favourite nuffies wouldn’t have it any other way!Credit to the third party audio we used: Hoodoo Gurus (10:41), LOL! Throwbacks (18:03).
Transcribe →A Quickie
Sep 1000:34:37Tap to summarizeThe sun’s out, the grass is greener, and September footy is officially here. Jack and Bec are back to soak it all in with a finals-flavoured episode of Amateur Hour.First up, they take a quick pulse check on the NRLW and AFLW seasons before diving headfirst into week one of the AFL finals, reliving the biggest storylines and throwing out some bold predictions ahead of the semi-finals.Then it’s over to the NRL, where eight sides enter the cauldron of finals footy. Jack and Bec deliver their tips for every clash and spotlight one player from each game who could flip the script.It’s springtime, it’s finals time, and don't we love it!Credit to the third party audio we used: Australian Brews News (13:42), NRL (30:43).
Transcribe →Footy Finals Fever
Sep 400:48:16Tap to summarizeBec was a late out for Richmond’s crucial Round 3 Dreamtime clash. She shares how she found the funny side of it all, and what’s inspiring the Tigers as they try to claw back from a 0-3 start to their season.From there, Jack and Bec sink their teeth into the never-ending pre-finals bye round debate: is the AFL’s dreaded week off a blessing or a curse, and should the NRL bring in their own version?Then it’s full steam into rugby league territory, with the final round of the NRL’s regular season setting the stage for finals footy, plus it seems to be shaping as a two horse race for the NRLW crown.The duo put their necks on the line predicting the first round of AFL finals, kicking off in Adelaide with a monster clash between minor premiers Adelaide Crows and the “family club,” Collingwood Magpies. To round things out, Jack unloads on the bunker in what might be his most controlled rant yet.Credit to the third party audio we used: Netball Victoria | Melbourne Vixens (3:55), FOX SPORTS AUSTRALIA (4:28), Roo-king YouTube channel (32:08), Best of Movie Clips (43:21), SPECTRO 9 (48:02).
Transcribe →52 Games in the Making & 17 Teams Graded
Aug 2000:54:55Tap to summarizeIt’s an away game for Bec this week as she heads Northside to Coburg, God's country, where Jack resides. The big talking point? Richmond’s AFLW Round 1 clash. The Tigers didn’t get the W, but Bec hit a career milestone - slotting not one, but TWO goals for the very first time in her 52-game career. From fullback to full forward, the unlikeliest of scorers found the sticks in the unlikeliest of ways, and she takes us inside what it felt like out on the ground and the cheeky line she delivered in the three quart time huddle. Plus, a roaming 'JA' conducts a post mortem with fans after the match.With September looming, Jack and Bec turn their sights to the finals race across both codes - who’s pushing for the top 4 and who’s scrapping into the 8. Before pulling out the report cards and handing down a pass or fail grade to the teams already ruled out of finals contention.And because it’s Amateur Hour, bias is not only allowed but encouraged. That means a little bit of extra airtime for the mighty Penrith Panthers and Sydney Roosters.Credit to the third party audio we used: Richmond W Twitter (1:55), Mashd N Kutcher (19:14), Roo-king YouTube channel (25:45).
Transcribe →Deja Blue: Where It All Went Wrong for NSW (Again), Plus Peek Inside AFLW Pre-Season
Jul 17, 202500:43:36Tap to summarizeAnother Origin series, another heartbreak for New South Wales. Jack and Bec break down what went wrong for the Blues yet again and why Queensland just seem to always get it right.Then it's time to spotlight the first two rounds of NRLW action, with some early standouts already emerging. From there, Bec lifts the lid on AFLW pre-season life - from team goal-setting to the technology Richmond players use to elevate performance.To wrap things up, Jack and Bec step outside their usual codes and into the world game, sharing their thoughts after catching Wrexham FC’s Aussie tour opener live.Credit to the third party audio we used: National Rugby League (3:30), Carlton FC (32:48), Wrexham AFC (38:02).
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