Best Brisbane Roar Podcasts (2025)

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Danii 32:51

4d ago32:51

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Content warning: Ableism, racism, ageism and domestic abuse My guest this month is talented Filipina-Australian singer, dancer and rapper, Danii. We yarn about Danii's connection to her heritage, her love of music (especially K-pop) and how she got her start in show biz. We also talk about her experiences of discrimination in general and in the mus…

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#113: Hawthorn Heaven 1:14:04

3d ago1:14:04

1:14:04

We needed to bounce back, and we couldn't have asked for much more than that! Following a statement win against the Hawks, the doubts have receded and hope is in the air again. With the Bombers waiting on the other side of a five-day turnaround, the season feels back on track, with only one big headache - how do we fit Kiddy Coleman and Oscar McIne…

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#112: The Hangover Hits 1:45:33

11d ago1:45:33

1:45:33

Is the premiership hangover here at last? That's what many of us are starting to worry about, following a really disappointing match against the Demons that saw us notch up our second loss for the season. This week, with Mike back from Darwin, we talk through how high the concern level is (and how high it should be) following the Melbourne fadeout.…

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#111: Hobart Horror 1:17:32

18d ago1:17:32

1:17:32

For the second Mother's Day in a row, we've had a Sunday twilight draw. And it's a draw we were probably a little lucky to get, with a dogged North Melbourne outfit catching us flat-footed and pushing us right to the brink. Despite the disappointment, we're still outright ladder leaders. And as we await the Demons at the Gabba this Sunday, selectio…

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#110: The View From The Top 1:41:09

25d ago1:41:09

1:41:09

Brand new hype, same old QClash – not that we’re too unhappy about that though! In one of the strongest performances of the season so far, we’ve dented Gold Coast’s golden run and moved one game clear at the top of the ladder in the process. Now, ahead of a trip down to Hobart to take on North Melbourne, Chris Fagan faces his greatest selection dil…

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Olivia Afriyie Johnson - part 2 25:12

1M ago25:12

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Content warning: child sexual abuse, racism and domestic violence. This is the second part of our chat with Olivia Afriyie Johnson. In this episode, Olivia yarns about how important self-care is and gives encouraging advice for other women of colour. She also shares how she figured out what she was experiencing was domestic abuse, what it was like …

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#109: Dare To Beat The Bear 1:31:27

1M ago1:31:27

1:31:27

Following a strong victory over the Saints that has us back on the winner's list, it's now time for the high-stakes QClash we've spent nearly fifteen years waiting for. Former Lion & Sun Michael Rischitelli joins us this week to preview Sunday night's massive game, while Dom loses his mind over the confirmation that Dare To Beat The Bear is about t…

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Olivia Afriyie Johnson - part 1 28:05

1M ago28:05

28:05

Content warning: child sexual abuse, racism and domestic violence. My next guest is Olivia Afriyie Johnson. Olivia is a passionate advocate, sociopreneur, and human resources & business management professional dedicated to empowering others through her lived experiences. Born in Ghana and raised in Australia, her cross-cultural journey has shaped a…

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#108: Magpie Meltdown 1:52:27

1M ago1:52:27

1:52:27

For the first time in eight months, we sadly have to talk about a men's team loss. Easter Thursday has ended in pain for the second year running, as a Collingwood domination gives us our first loss for the season and a few things to think about throughout the nine-day break. Alongside our Pies postmortem, Player agent Tim Lawrence also joins us to …

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#107: The Comeback Kings 1:14:22

2M ago1:14:22

1:14:22

Somehow, we've done it again! Another heavy first-half deficit has led to another inspiring second-half surge, leaving us 5-0 for the first time in Brisbane Lions history. On this week's show, we talk through another incredible win highlighted by Eric Hipwood's heroics, and look ahead to an Easter Thursday clash that shapes as the polar opposite to…

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#106: 4-0 Is The New 3-0 1:28:16

2M ago1:28:16

1:28:16

For the first time since 2009, we beat the Tigers at the MCG! It wasn't the kind of win we might've been hoping for, but a fourth consecutive win has given us our best start to the season in fifteen years regardless. Now, it's time for a return trip to Norwood, where the Bulldogs await in Gather Round with the chance for the first 5-0 start in Bris…

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#105: Second Half Specialists 1:44:51

2M ago1:44:51

1:44:51

Last year’s fast starters have become this year’s comeback kings! On this week’s show, we review a really impressive win against the Cats that sees us ending March undefeated, with the Lions now preparing to return to the MCG for the first time since last year’s Grand Final. There’s equally good news off-field too, with the stadium saga finally res…

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#104: Flying The Flag 1:33:06

2M ago1:33:06

1:33:06

It was hot, it was early, and it was a little ugly too, but we've got another four points regardless. This week on the show, we review the hottest day at the Gabba in memory, complete with a shock start, a strong finish, and the unfurling of the 2024 premiership flag. Now we might be going from one extreme to the other, with this weekend's game aga…

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He Huang 27:49

2M ago27:49

27:49

My guest this month is Chinese-Australian Comedian He Huang. He went viral after she appeared on Australia’s Got Talent in 2022. Her deadpan delivery and self-deprecating jokes based on her Chinese culture made her go viral. I caught up with He at the Woodford Folk Festival in December 2024 where she was performing. In this episode, we chat about H…

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#103: Zac's Back & Dom's Tatt 1:47:25

2M ago1:47:25

1:47:25

It was one of the bravest wins in club history, and it's inspired an act of similar bravery from Dom (at least, by his standards) in finally coming through on his premiership tattoo promise. As we celebrate a win to start the season, Dom recaps his time in the tattoo lounge alongside a bunch of the Roar Deal family who also braved the tattoo gun. P…

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#102: The Aftermath Of Alfred 1:35:55

3M ago1:35:55

1:35:55

Instead of celebrating the unfurling of the 2024 flag at the Gabba, we've all spent the weekend locked indoors due to Cyclone Alfred. Now, with the clouds parting and the recovery underway, we finally have some footy to look forward to in Saturday's Grand Final rematch. To help us set the scene, the club's Personal Excellence & Wellbeing Manager An…

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#101: Lachie Neale In Studio 1:30:30

3M ago1:30:30

1:30:30

The 2025 season may be only a couple of days away, but unfortunately, Brisbane's first cyclone in 51 years is too. This week on the Roar Deal, we talk through the massive weather dilemma facing the AFL, with the season opener in doubt for the first time since 2020. The only news bigger than an approaching tropical cyclone is the guest we've got joi…

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#100: A Roar Deal Milestone 1:23:39

3M ago1:23:39

1:23:39

Four grand finals, two premierships, and now, one-hundred episodes – it’s been a heck of a journey for the new Roar Deal, and we’re bringing up the milestone with only one week to go until the footy rollercoaster gets going all over again. To celebrate the century, we talk about the growing Ty Gallop hype, Levi Ashcroft’s baptism of fire, and we’re…

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Sara Yan 27:51

3M ago27:51

27:51

Content warning: Domestic and family violence My guest this month is Sara Yan. Sara has Chinese heritage and is a talented writer, cartoonist and published author. She’s the brains behind the comic strips ‘Lennan and Smallsy’ and ‘Live, Learn, Change’ which aim to educate about domestic abuse, by focusing on boys and men. Sara and I talk about what…

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#99: The #1 Ticket Holder 1:29:54

3M ago1:29:54

1:29:54

Last year, it was Logan Morris making a big statement in the intraclub matches - now, Ty Gallop has followed his lead. With Joe's spot still wide open heading into season 2025, could Ty be the shock answer we've been looking for? Alongside all the Ty hype, we're joined by the club's Number One Ticket Holder - Triple M Breakfast host Dan Anstey - to…

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#98: McKenna's Mission 1:08:42

4M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

One week to go until the pre-season fixtures begin, but looking at the length of our current injury list, we may be struggling to field a side. This week on the show, we talk through those in the rehab group, those returning, and what impact this interrupted preseason is likely to have on our first month or two of footy in 2025. Also this week: -Ne…

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#97: The Voice Of September 1:25:48

4M ago1:25:48

1:25:48

February has arrived, and footy is only a month away! Before we look forward, though, we've got a little more looking back to do. The voice of September 2024, 7 commentator Alistair Nicholson, joins us to reflect on his iconic calls of the Giants and Cats finals. Also this week: -Mike Whiting responds to the fierce backlash to his 'Best Team Since …

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#96: The Reigning Premiers 1:45:38

4M ago1:45:38

1:45:38

How do you follow up the season of dreams? We have no clue, but we're here to give it our best shot! In our first episode for 2025, the Roar Deal returns with the most in-depth season preview imaginable, talking through our predictions for the best 23, the outcome of the stadium review, and our chances of going back to back. Also this week: -What's…

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Caroline Brunne 27:31

4M ago27:31

27:31

Content warning: child sexual abuse, incest and family violence. My next guest is Caroline Brunne, who was born in Mauritius. In her debut book ‘More than one thing can be true’, Caroline shared her experience of overcoming child sexual abuse, incest and family violence, offering a narrative of bravery and resilience. Today, Caroline yarns with me …

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Chiou See Anderson - part 2 27:49

5M ago27:49

27:49

Here is part two of my interview with Chiou See Anderson. In this episode, Chiou See talks to us about how she used strategies from the book ‘The Art of War’ to win a court case against her local City Council, why girls need to stop being pick mes, and how to confidently own a room. Chiou See has Singaporean Chinese heritage and is President of the…

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Chiou See Anderson - part 1 27:51

5M ago27:51

27:51

My next guest is Chiou See Anderson. This interview is split into two episodes. In this first part, Chiou See chats about her upbringing in Singapore, her own resilient grandma, and how she managed to build her career and get her university qualifications whilst raising her 3 kids as a single mum (NOT a dragon mum!). Chiou See is President of the N…

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#95: Premiership Celebration With Chris Fagan (Live!) 1:30:08

6M ago1:30:08

1:30:08

To close out the year of dreams for all Lions fans, we are joined by Premiership Coach Chris Fagan alongside 650 other Lions fans at Brisbane Powerhouse for a night we will never forget. Sign up to the Roar Deal Patreon to see the video of this event!

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#94: Almost Heaven 1:54:54

6M ago1:54:54

1:54:54

It might have been the year of our dreams, but it ended in a North Melbourne nightmare at Ikon Park. Despite the AFLW Grand Final loss, however, spirits are still high as we celebrate the extraordinary season that was. This week on the show, as we sit together in the Roar Deal studios for the final time in 2024, we look back at our favourite memori…

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#93: Another Shot At Glory 1:29:48

6M ago1:29:48

1:29:48

This season of dreams just keeps on delivering, with our powerhouse AFLW team storming home against the Crows to book themselves a spot in Saturday's Grand Final in what is remarkably the club's fifth consecutive Grand Final appearance across the men's & women's competitions. On this episode of the Roar Deal, we celebrate the big win over Adelaide,…

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Kristine 26:54

6M ago26:54

26:54

Content warning: Family violence. We also talk about an Indigenous person who has died. My guest this month is Kristine. For privacy reasons, she has asked that we only use her first name. Kris has Torres Strait Islander/Irish heritage and is an author, speaker and director of the charity Broken to Brilliant. Kristine works at Women's Health and Eq…

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#92: The Coronation Of Levi 1:23:55

6M ago1:23:55

1:23:55

It's another Crows vs Lions AFLW final, and a third Ashcroft is on his way to the Lions - everything old is new again this week, and we couldn't be more excited about it all! On this episode of the Roar Deal, we preview Saturday's massive prelim and look ahead to Wednesday night's draft. Also this week: -We're a bit mad about the 2025 fixture -Who …

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#91: Chris Fagan's Favourite Emoji 1:23:00

7M ago1:23:00

1:23:00

Another tight away final, and another win! It's a formula that's worked for the Lions so far in 2024, and it's delivered again after a nail-biting finish against the Hawks on Sunday. On this episode of the Roar Deal, Ally Anderson joins us to talk through the joys of the qualifying final victory and the less-exciting turbulent trip home that follow…

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#90: It's A Sell-Out! 1:19:05

7M ago1:19:05

1:19:05

The Roar Deal journey has been filled with so many highlights, but maybe none that have blown us away more than this: only a few days after tickets to our live podcast with Chris Fagan went online, they've already sold out! As the excitement starts to build for November 28, it's just about at fever pitch for the AFLW finals that kick off on Sunday …

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#89: Long May He Rayner 1:32:11

7M ago1:32:11

1:32:11

We haven't even hit November and one of the biggest stories of the off-season has already been resolved, with Cam Rayner shunning free agency to recommit to the Lions until the end of 2031. Alongside celebrating our favourite Cam Rayner moments this week, we also look at the fallout from the Queensland state election and its ramifications for our f…

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Lioness Heart (trailer) 0:51

7M ago0:51

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What’s up, Kitties? Are you a woman of colour? Then join me, Netta Finney Mejia on Lioness Heart, a monthly half-hour podcast where we delve into the life of a strong, brilliant, badass woman of colour. Let’s raise our voices, share our stories, and laugh and cry together. But most importantly, let’s roar! Because let’s face it, it’s a jungle out t…

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Karina Hogan 27:50

7M ago27:50

27:50

Content warning: Domestic, family and sexual violence. We also mention the names of Aboriginal people who have died. My first guest on this series about strong, badass, women of colour is Karina Hogan. Karina’s a proud Aboriginal and South Sea Islander woman with ancestral ties to Bunjalung Country. She’s also a highly respected journalist, broadca…

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#88: The Basking Continues 1:53:55

7M ago1:53:55

1:53:55

It's been one month since the famous prelim win against the Cats, and the premiership celebrations continue at the Roar Deal. On this episode, we talk through the second half of the newest Brisbane Lions premiership players, looking back at the stories of Charlie Cameron, Zac Bailey, Brandon Starcevich and many others. Also this week: -We've got a …

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#87: An Evening With Fages 1:28:42

8M ago1:28:42

1:28:42

Big news Roar Deal Family: we've got Fages! The premiership coach himself is going to join us for a live podcast on November 28. On this week's episode, we talk through our plans for an evening of flag celebrations with Fages at the Powerhouse next month, and give you all the info you'll need about how to get your tickets. Alongside all the Fages f…

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#86: One Week In Paradise 2:03:34

8M ago2:03:34

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It's been just over a week since the Brisbane Lions won the 2024 AFL Premiership, and for the first time since that brilliant day, we return to the Roar Deal studios to recap all that's happened in the days that have followed. From Chris Fagan taking the Premiership Cup for a walk down Oxford Street to Joe Daniher retiring and everything in between…

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#85: The Promised Land 3:07:29

8M ago3:07:29

3:07:29

There have been so many moments in this turbulent journey where we thought this episode may never happen, but here it is - a Premiership special of the Roar Deal. With whatever voice we have left, we talk through a day none of us will ever forget.

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#84: From Fitzroy With Love - Live! 1:02:22

8M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

As the 2024 Grand Final rapidly approaches, we've returned to Fitzroy's Royal Derby Hotel for a live podcast with Alastair Lynch and Andrew Wellington!

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#83: EMERGENCY POD: The Big Dance (On Ice) 2:30:54

8M ago2:30:54

2:30:54

At Easter, things were bleak. On ANZAC Day, things felt catastrophic. And midway through the third quarter in the semi-final, things looked over. And yet, somehow, the Lions have made their way back to another grand final. In this emergency podcast, we break last week's record podcast length to talk through every detail of a night none of us will e…

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#82: The Homebush Heist 2:20:32

9M ago2:20:32

2:20:32

We've all experienced so much together along the way as Lions fans, but never anything quite like that. We found ourselves 44 points down late in the third quarter in an away semi-final, and yet, somehow, we are still alive and preparing to take on the Cats in this week's preliminary final. In the longest ever episode of the Roar Deal this week, we…

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#81: Sixty-Nil & Still Scared 1:17:01

9M ago1:17:01

1:17:01

Even at 60-0 up, we were all still a bit nervous – and, as things played out, not entirely without reason. Still, it was a convincing enough win in the end, and we progress to the semi-final to keep the dream alive. Now, a Giant chance at redemption awaits down in Sydney. They’ve beaten us in both encounters this season as well as our one finals en…

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#80: The Finals Countdown 1:29:57

9M ago1:29:57

1:29:57

Six months ago, Carlton derailed our season in a 46-point Opening Round comeback that's haunted us all year long. Now, after the most turbulent season in recent memory, we've got the chance to make amends this Saturday in a Gabba elimination final. Is this the beginning of a month we'll never forget? Or do we stand on the precipice of more Septembe…

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#79: Six Septembers Straight 1:25:46

9M ago1:25:46

1:25:46

Our last final at the Gabba was against the Blues last September, and we had such a great time we've decided to put on an encore! Before we get there, though, our AFLW flag defence kicks off this Sunday with a Grand Final rematch against North Melbourne. Shannon Campbell joins us to preview a massive season ahead. Also this week: -We react to our f…

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#78: How To Lose A Flag In 10 Days 1:33:58

9M ago1:33:58

1:33:58

In 2024, we've gone from high hopes to rock bottom and all the way back again, only for Saturday's heartbreaking loss to Collingwood to send us crashing right back down to despair. This week, the rollercoaster ride of it all has us feeling a little sick, as a season of missed opportunities starts to slip away. We try to make sense of another fast s…

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#77: Levi-ty In The Loss 1:33:44

10M ago1:33:44

1:33:44

For the second time this year, GWS have crushed our spirits and put a significant dent in our premiership aspirations in what was an incredibly frustrating loss at the Gabba. Now, with a must-win clash against Collingwood back at the MCG looming, we're feeling both the pressure of a very tight ladder and the joy of very good news, as Levi Ashcroft …

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#76: On Cloud Nine 1:32:28

10M ago1:32:28

1:32:28

A nearly perfect game against the Saints has taken us to nine in a row, on the cusp of doing something the Lions haven't done since the early 2000s by making it ten straight. The Giants have already crushed our spirits once in 2024 though, and a tough-fought win against the Hawks has them in good form for another attempt. On this week's episode, we…

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#75: Hippy's Heroics 1:30:57

10M ago1:30:57

1:30:57

With virtually no key defenders left and our seven-match winning streak at stake, we needed somebody to step up. And, despite a shaky start, we got exactly what we wished for, with Eric Hipwood holding down the fort against Ben King so that Cam Rayner, Lachie Neale and Dayne Zorko could help propel us to - amazingly - second place on the ladder. An…

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