Best Backchat Podcasts (2025)

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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China's climate goals / Basic Housing Units Bill / Million-year-old skull and human evolution 54:59

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On Thursday's programme, we talked about President Xi Jinping's climate goals as China plans to cut emissions by seven to ten percent from peak levels by 2035.After the break, a lawmaker told us about the recemtly passed Basic Housing Units Bill. The...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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

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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! 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

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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

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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History of Australia vs England Ashes Rivalry with Dr Tony Collins 53:36

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Send us a text In today’s episode, we have the honour and privilege to be joined once again by Professor Tony Collins, who previously featured in Episodes 61 and 70. Professor Collins is a renowned historian and Emeritus Professor, widely regarded as a leading authority in the field of sports history. Over the course of a distinguished career spann…

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

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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 …

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 45 - Ranking the best ads & being ambidextrous 53:34

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This week we're drinking more beers, feeling old & ranking our favourite old school ads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BackChat with Ben Trinh | Back Yourself 56:16

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Data and stats aren’t everything! | Can we fix Parramatta Road? | Why does Sydney get so flooded when it rains? | Protect Mardi Gras vs. Pride in Protest | Asian representation in ‘The Summer I Turned ... 43:12

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The Footy Interchange | AFL trade updates and rumours 56:07

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Chris Benoit, No Helmets or Shoulder Pads and Abuse in USA Swimming With Irvin Muchnick 48:08

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BACKCHAT BITES | Powered by imagination, driven by ambition 9:44

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Episode 253 - Collingwood great storms out of BNF night & AFL trade drama 49:29

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Collingwood great storms out of BNF night, not too long after Magpies coach Craig McRae made a joke about Nick’s second-place finish in the Brownlow Medal, reported by Tom Morris. There is still plenty of trade talk and rumours going around in a crucial time for many teams throughout the trade period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 44 - First kiss stories & drinking all the beers in the office 56:56

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Jack Steele steps down as St Kilda's captain and gets told to look at other options outside of St Kilda, the Demons are doing an Essendon and blowing themselves up and we try and drink all the beers in the office. Good fun this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Footy Interchange | Exchange: Answering Your Questions R29 19:57

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Answering all your questions surrounding trade rumours and the grand final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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National Day celebrations / Cathay Pacific's typhoon contingency 55:00

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In the first segment of this special National Day holiday edition of Backchat, we explored the nation’s achievements over the past 76 years. We also spoke with a former People’s Liberation Army officer about the visit of two naval vessels to Hong Kong....By Radio Television Hong Kong

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BackChat with Dwayne Russell 51:47

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We sat down with one of the great sports commentators, Dwayne Russell, for a chat about playing with some of the greatest to ever play AFL, players moonlighting as garbagemen, and the origins of his infamous "oh baby" phrase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Footy Interchange | The Lions are only getting stronger, trade rumours & grand final injuries 1:15:20

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The Lions are back to back premiers and they'll continue to be a major threat in the comp next year. Trades are getting well under way & we break down all the grand final day injuries in Jeremy Cameron and Brandon Starcevich. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Trauma sensitivity for frontline responders | Queensland's pill testing ban | impacts of keratoconus | degredation of rave culture | NARO renting report 43:44

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Over ten thousand people have signed a legislative assembly petition calling for trauma-informed training to be mandated for NSW Police. Producer Pongyada Soothipong explains what trauma-informed training involves and what systemic reforms are needed to implement it. Cameron Francis, the CEO of not-for-profit drug testing service organisation The L…

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BACKCHAT BITES | The old school Geelong AFL team & moonlighting as garbagemen 8:23

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Dwayne Russell talks about the old school Geelong footy team & what the players got up to in their spare time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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From Canada to Perth Thunder Captain and Australian Ice Hockey Representative with Dr Jamie Woodman 31:59

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jamie Woodman, chiropractor and captain of the Perth Thunder in the Australian Ice Hockey League, the premier competition in the southern hemisphere. Jamie’s career on the ice stretches back more than ten years, beginning with a bold move to Canada at just 16 to skate with the Banff Bears, follow…

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InvestHK connecting mainland businesses / Typhoon Ragasa Tseung Kwan O damage 55:00

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On Tuesday's Backchat, we learnt more about how InvestHK is planning to further boost support for mainland companies that are looking to go global. The head of the agency explained how Hong Kong can act as a springboard for these firms that are looking...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Episode 252 - Harris Andrews & the Lions Dynasty 1:02:28

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It's the Monday after the Grand Final and we're here to dissect what we saw from the "Dynasty" Lions. Can you call them that? Plenty of good stuff on this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Transport licensing regimen changes / Meta's AI glasses / AI deepfake law proposals 54:59

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Hammer's Happy Hour Ep. 43 - Things men know, Brownlow stitch ups & a Grand Final preview 47:11

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The 2025 AFL Grand Final is finally here. Who's taking it out? Plus we rank the most freeing things in life, a test on how well women know things men just get and heaps more. Thanks to our additional sponsors: Liquor Barons - Sip and you shall find at your local Liquor Barons https://www.liquorbarons.com.au/ TABtouch - TAB Racing & Sports betting o…

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Policy Address review - Tourism / China's K talent visa 55:00

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On Friday's programme, we looked at Chief Executive John Lee's initiatives to boost tourism in Hong Kong. A veteran from the F&B and entertainment sector shared his thoughts on the government's measures to attract more visitors from around the world.A...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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The Footy Interchange | Exchange: Answering Your Questions R28 19:19

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Answering all your questions surrounding the grand final & drafting season. Paps and Schoey also break down the controversy from the weekends WAFL grand final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Policy Address review - Immigration / Study on women homelessness / Homing abandoned pets 54:59

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On Thursday's Backchat, we looked at the new measures that have been introduced to further boost Hong Kong's standing as a hub for top tech talents.After the break, we learnt more about a study on women's homelessness that was conducted by an NGO and ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Policy Address review - Healthcare / Youth crime situation / Space economy 55:00

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On this special edition of Backchat , which was pre-recorded due to Super Typhoon Ragasa, we took a closer look at Chief Executive John Lee's new measures on boosting healthcare in the city.An expert on the topic and specialist in psychiatry spoke to...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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BackChat with Glen Jakovich 1:09:46

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We sat down with Eagles legend Glen Jakovich to chat West Coast's glory days, the insane battles with Wayne Carey and representing Australia. So much good stuff from a legend of the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Footy Interchange | Grand Final predictions, injuries & Rowell takes home the Brownlow 1:09:19

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Paps and Schoey chat in depth with Tom & Drew about this years grand final match up between Geelong and Brisbane & Matt Rowell takes home the Brownlow Medal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BACKCHAT BITES | How the AFL All-Australian team is selected 8:15

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Glen Jakovich talks to us about the selection process for the All-Australian team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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AFL Concussion Claims, Class Actions and the Legal Fallout with Dr Eric Windholz 38:05

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Send us a text Today we are honoured to invite back by popular demand, returning guest Dr. Eric Windholz, a highly respected expert in sports law and regulatory theory. A senior lecturer at Monash University and a member of several prominent sports law boards, Dr. Windholz has been a favourite among listeners since his appearances in Episodes 28 an…

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Super Typhoon Ragasa / Policy Address review - Fertility 55:00

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On today's programme, we talked about the massive storm that's approaching Hong Kong. Super Typhoon Ragasa is the strongest storm in the world so far this year, and the Observatory says it's not expected to weaken before coming closest to the city on W...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Episode 251 - WAFL Grand Final review & Grand Final preview 25:56

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A lot of drama after the siren of yesterday's WAFL Grand Final between Hamish Brayshaw and the East Perth Royals and the South Fremantle Bulldogs. Where do we sit on all of that? Plus we look forward to the 2025 AFL Grand Final and have a look at which team we think could take the Premiership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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Policy Address review - Pet friendly measures / Innovation 55:00

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On Monday's Backchat, we talked about the pet-friendly measures introduced in Chief Executive John Lee's Policy Address last week. Authorities plan to establish a new licensing regime to allow dogs in designated food premises, in a move to capitalise o...By Radio Television Hong Kong