Best Backchat Podcasts (2025)

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BackChat with Jason Gillespie 1:12:16

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2d ago1:12:16

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Jason Gillespie joins us on the podcast this week. One of Australia’s great fast bowlers and a core member of the Fast Bowling Cartel, Dizzy talks through his test cricket journey, playing with cricketing legends like Shane Warne & Glenn McGrath and the future of Australian fast bowling. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios …

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Parramatta Council housing goss | 1800 RESPECT funding increase | How climate change is affecting your health | New busking reforms in Sydney 42:20

3d ago42:20

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The City of Parramatta Council believes it has done its "fair share" in building housing, and will write to the state government to ask to be exempt from the Housing Development Authority. Backchat producer and local council head Holly explains what this means for development in Western Sydney. The Albanese government increased funding for 1800 RES…

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BACKCHAT BITES | The birth of the Fast Bowling Cartel 5:27

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Jason Gillespie reflects on the birth of the Fast Bowling Cartel, the antics they would get up to, and the lasting effects it's had on Australian Cricket. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 262 - Hammer & Dan go head to head 52:04

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2nd Ashes test coming up. F1 is getting interesting. North Melbourne just won another flag in the AFLW. Things are good. Let's talk. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 52 - Things that aren't illegal that should be 58:19

6d ago58:19

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We made a list of things that should be illegal that aren't and we are MAD. GOD WE'RE ANGRY. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pharmacists and GPs debate over prescription power | Fight to protect public housing | Pride in Protest on over-policing at Mardi Gras | Do we need skincare for children? | Teen Vogue merger 45:58

8d ago45:58

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Producer Euan Kielly breaks down the beef between pharmacists and GPs after a proposal to expand the scope of practice for pharmacists to include medicine prescriptions. Demolition work has begun on a 35-year-old public housing estate in Glebe. Producer Gabriella Accaria unpacks the fight to defend public housing against privatisation with ACP memb…

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BackChat with Brett Lee 53:09

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This week, Brett "Binga" Lee. One of the fastest men in the world, a key member of the fast bowling cartel coming up through his career, and a key member of the Australian cricket team. We cover his career as well as the Ashes series. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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BACKCHAT BITES | The 2005 Ashes final moments 10:10

10d ago10:10

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Brett Lee reflects on the 2005 Ashes, and how impactful the series was to him, as well as reliving the final moments of one of the greatest test matches ever played. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 261 - We love Head & AFL draft breakdowns 1:04:53

10d ago1:04:53

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Cricket is back. We are back. Summer is going to be so damn good. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cairo Takeaway's legal battle | National Socialist Network protests | Rise in Australia's triple zero outages | Earlwood's Greek anarchist posters 40:36

12d ago40:36

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Who is putting up, and now tearing down, the Greek anarchist posters in Sydney’s suburb of Earlwood? Producer Gabriella Accaria talks to Dr Sky Croeza to investigate. Producer Euan Kielly joins to break down the uptick in triple-zero outages and telecommunications failures in Australia. Have you stumbled upon the ‘Cairo Takeaway needs our help’ pos…

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 51 - Best AFL draft picks of all time & Sell your day 4 tickets 58:37

13d ago58:37

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We're ranking the best AFL draft picks of all time starting from #1 and ending at #26, plus day 1 of the Ashes is well underway and Australia are looking on top. What can we expect? BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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BackChat with Isa Guha 47:08

16d ago47:08

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This week, Isa Guha. Superstar broadcaster now, was a superstar cricketer before that. She's an Ashes winning, world cup winning, fast-medium pace bowler for England. She ended up one of the best bowlers in the world during her cricketing career. We talk about all of that as well as the upcoming Ashes series. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorde…

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BACKCHAT BITES | How it feels winning the Ashes for England 5:00

17d ago5:00

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Isa Guha recounts the summer of 2005 winning the Ashes alongside the men's team for England. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 260 - Ashes cricket, silly games & stupid prizes 1:01:10

17d ago1:01:10

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The first test match of the Ashes series is almost here. Let's put footy on the backburner for a little bit and talk sport we 100% understand and know lots about. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Clash at Sydney weapons expo | Update on NSW treaty | Australia's climate policy updates | Secret deportations to Nauru 36:51

17d ago36:51

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Pro-Palestinian protestors clashed with police outside the recent Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney. Dani Zhang takes us through how the government's support of the defence expo contradicts its public statements about Australia's role about the war in Gaza. Producer Jessica D'Souza chats to NSW Treaty Commissioner Naomi Moran…

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 50 - Incredible hidden talents, beauty pageants & Ashes 1:01:05

20d ago1:01:05

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This is one of the all time beauty pageant moments. Just an insane hidden talent. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BackChat with Andrew Holder | Back Yourself 56:40

23d ago56:40

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This week on the show, Andrew Holder, Founder of Revo Fitness. He’s built this business from one gym here in Perth all the way to a national network of gyms all around Australia. He’s a high achieving young person with an incredibly impressive story. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. Se…

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BACKCHAT BITES | How to effectively scale a business 4:31

24d ago4:31

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Andrew Holder reflects on what has helped him achieve such impressive results, scaling Revo Fitness to the massive business it is today. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 259 - What is going on with AFL's new Wildcard round?? 47:56

24d ago47:56

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The AFL have introduced a new round for Finals called Wildcard round. Is it a good idea? Let's break it down. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Labor Party's leaked talking points on Israel and Palestine | Artist's rights amid AI advancements | QLD Trans Healthcare policies 45:45

27d ago45:45

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Host Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis speaks about the controversial opening of a kebab shop by notorious Sydney influencer and outspoken homophobe, Spanian, in Sydney's queer capital, Newtown. Executive producer Bec Cushway gives an update on the recent highs and lows of trans healthcare policies in Queensland. Eva and Bec discuss the Labor Party's leaked ta…

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 49 - Let's have a million beers 59:39

27d ago59:39

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The theme of tonight's show is knock off beers and figuring out who this person is. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BackChat with Frank Agostino | Back Yourself 58:43

1M ago58:43

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This week on the show, Frank Agostino, CEO of Paywise, one of Australia's largest salary packaging companies. He started as a salesperson deep within the business and grew his way to the top. We speak about constant change, delivering in an industry thats highly competitive and managing people. Enjoy BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at Back…

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BACKCHAT BITES | Business tips you should know 3:33

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Frank Agostino reveals the mindset and leadership code that helps him lead by example & rally an exceptional team at Paywise. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 258 - The boys are back 1:04:11

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All the boys are back; Dan. Schoey. Hammer. This episodes going to be fun. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 48 - Vomit flavoured beans, near death and fixing cricket 59:30

1M ago59:30

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Rachel's last episode of Hammer's Happy Hour is a loose one. From micro penises, first dates, vomit flavoured beans and how to fix cricket we cover just about everything in this one. Fuck it's funny. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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BackChat with Dom Cassisi 1:01:03

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This week, we sat down with Port Adelaide Premiership captain Dom Cassisi to chat falling in love with football, winning the 2004 Premiership and the hard years that followed it & what it takes to lead a football club. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…

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Good Food Guide drops Merivale venues | Courts dismiss Rising Tide protester cases | Why is Christian Orthodoxy appealing to young people? 47:22

1M ago47:22

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The Good Food Guide has announced that they are no longer recommending Merivale venues due to allegations made against the company, shortly after dropping Swillhouse venues late last year. Producer Bec Cushway joins to explain the impact on venues and food media. Producer Gabriella Accaria investigates why Orthodox Christianity is seeing a revival …

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BACKCHAT BITES | What it's like to room with Kane Cornes 3:40

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Dom Cassisi recounts what it was like to room with Kane Cornes, and how it affected his progression and development as a player. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 257 - Chris Mastens disgusting habit 47:38

1M ago47:38

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Masto is back in the chair - can we stump him with your questions? BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 47 - Ruined skinny jeans & what actually is wifi? 43:30

1M ago43:30

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Hammer reveals a secret only his family knows, an educational lesson on where wifi comes from & the most useful super-powers. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introduction to Odds On with Shaun McManus and Mark Readings 3:02

1M ago3:02

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Welcome to the Tab Touch Odds On podcast with Shaun Mcmanus and Mark Readings. We cover everything from NBA to F1 and the exciting odds for upcoming races! Odds On, a new punting podcast by TABtouch. Download the TABtouch app or head to TABtouch.com.au - if you’re just listening, and want to watch - head to the TABtouch youtube channel for the full…

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Trauma sensitivity for frontline responders | Queensland's pill testing ban | impacts of keratoconus | degredation of rave culture | NARO renting report 44:48

1M ago44:48

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EDIT: This episode has been edited after broadcast to accurately reflect the input of the author of the petition to Mandate Trauma-Informed Training for All NSW Police Officers, Claudia Kuper. Over ten thousand people have signed a legislative assembly petition calling for mandated trauma-informed training for NSW Police. Producer Pongyada Sootthip…

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BackChat with Paul Natoli | Back Yourself 37:58

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This week on the show, Paul Natoli, CEO and founder of Grounded Construction Group. We speak about resilience, risk taking and the facts about building something from the ground up. It’s a great episode. Enjoy! BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

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BACKCHAT BITES | Defining success & staying grounded 7:10

1M ago7:10

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Paul Natoli defines what the success of Grounded Construction means to him & the art of not making the same mistake twice to keep the trajectory of your business moving forward. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 256 - CHRIS MASTEN REVEALS ALL - NO ONE IS SAFE 51:54

2M ago51:54

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Chris Masten joins the show to say everything he's ever wanted. Paywise helps Aussies save big by maximising their salary with novated leasing and salary packaging solutions. Pay less tax on everyday items and score huge savings on a new car using pre-tax dollars! With over 35 years of experience and support available past midnight, you’ll be looke…

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 46 - Public pool etiquette & comfort movies 37:12

2M ago37:12

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Even more beers, margaritas, controversial opinions & ranking the best comfort movies. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 255 - AFL Trade deadline reactions, Zach Merrett is staying and Curnow is gone 1:03:04

2M ago1:03:04

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The AFL trade period is done! catch our live reactions to all the breaking news on this special backchat episode joining forces with the shelter footy cast! BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Footy Interchange | The AFL trade period isn't set up for equality 34:31

2M ago34:31

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This is the last Footy Interchange episode of the year. Thank you for watching and listening along! This week, we cover the AFL trade period as a whole. Struggling clubs can't seem to compete at the trade table & the AFL strives to have equality across clubs, but is that actually happening? A massive thank you to all our guests and cohosts this sea…

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BackChat with Lee Spurr 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

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This week, we catch up with former Fremantle Dockers player Lee Spurr. He shares his journey from playing in the SANFL to being drafted by the Dockers as a mature-age pick. Built on a foundation of hard work, consistency, and discipline, his career took him all the way to an AFL Grand Final. Enjoy. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackCh…

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BACKCHAT BITES | Ross Lyon dropped Lee Spurr 3 games into his career 10:03

2M ago10:03

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Lee Spurr recounts being dropped by Ross Lyon for eight weeks after his match-up with Cyril Rioli in just his third ever AFL game. BackChat is powered by Paywise. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Are we seeing a rise in homophobia? | The psychology of extremism | GPs and the health of the nation 30:52

2M ago30:52

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A new report from market research behemoth Roy Morgan has shown that, while fewer people think homosexuality is immoral than they did 20 years ago, the rate at which that is changing has slowed dramatically. Roy Morgan CEO Michele Levine joins the show to break down the findings. As neo-nazis become increasingly visible on streets all around Austra…

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Episode 254 - Zach Merrett still set on Hawks & is Petracca and Curnow gone? 1:08:43

2M ago1:08:43

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Just two days remain until the end of trade period, which players will leave? Zach Merrett is still set on the Hawks, Essendon fans are on the edge of their seats waiting for a decision to be made. More big names such as Curnow and Petracca are looking likely to depart their clubs despite being signed to a contract. How do you see this all playing …