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1. S11 E39 - Question Time

   27 Oct 2026 · 11 min

   Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about radio guides, ABC's cricket commentary, the Gather Round fixture, Cosm's potential in Australia, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison:…

2. S11 E39 - Australia's Longest Phone Call

   26 Oct 2026 · 42 min

   Hutchy and Damo had plenty to catch up on this week, including Hutchy's latest travels around the globe, Jack Ginnivan's comments on Tasmania, DAZN's relationship with Foxtel, Ben Roberts-Smith's interview on 2GB, and…

3. Scorecard #216

   21 Oct 2026 · 5:16

   Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Jason Cripps' "victory lap" comments, next year's NRL Grand Final entertainment, Ella Langley's 'Choosin'…

4. S11 E38 - Question Time

   20 Oct 2026 · 13 min

   Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about AFL player salaries being made public, the Rugby League World Cup, the future of the AFLW, the upside in the A-League, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig…

5. S11 E38 - "Welcome Hutchy"

   19 Oct 2026 · 42 min

   There was plenty for Hutchy and Damo to discuss this week, including Caulfield Cup and Everest Day, the thing that's been getting under Hutchy's skin in recent months, how North Melbourne handled the Nick Blakey…

6. Scorecard #215

   15 Oct 2026 · 4:29

   Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Australia's relationship with illicit drugs, Skydance Media, South Melbourne's Australia Cup win,…

7. S11 E37 - Question Time

   13 Oct 2026 · 11 min

   Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about wages at the ABC, the phones they have, Channel 7's footy journalists in 2026, David King's future, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison:…

8. S11 E37 - That Stuff Ain't Funny

   12 Oct 2026 · 51 min

   Hutchy and Damo went in a few directions on today's episode, with conversations on Anthony Albanese's social media stunt, Firmus Technologies' IPO, the AFL's most recent illicit drugs story, the latest 'David vs…

9. Scorecard #214

   11 Oct 2026 · 6:10

   Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Fox News in the US, the timing of Usman Khawaja's book, Dana White's philosophy on working from home, how…

10. S11 E36 - Question Time

    9 Oct 2026 · 13 min

    Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about Melbourne Airport's new drop-off zone, the NRL's Grand Final entertainment, thanking the off-air team on TV shows, rising stars in AFL media, and more.…

11. S11 E36 - "He's Put a Boy On"

    9 Oct 2026 · 46 min

    A delayed drop meant there was tonnes for Hutchy and Damo to speak about this week, including Cricket Victoria's latest initiative, the AFL trade period, Daniel Gorringe's latest business move, Media Watch's story on…

12. Scorecard #213

    1 Oct 2026 · 5:32

    Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Ben Carroll's 'Wharfie Time' line, gyms and showers at airports, children using iPads at restaurants,…

13. S11 E35 - Question Time

    30 Sep 2026 · 11 min

    Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about Kylie Minogue's Grand Final performance, Channel 7's Grand Final coverage, 'Fireball' with Kane and Kingy, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison:…

14. S11 E35 - He got Michael Miller'd

    28 Sep 2026 · 40 min

    Hutchy and Damo's Grand Final week activities made up the majority of this week's episode, with discussions revolving around 'Wharfie Time', the Norm Smith Medal voting, the Caribine Club controversy, Garry Lyon and…

15. Scorecard #212

    23 Sep 2026 · 5:56

    Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: South Australia's two-hour delay on alcohol deliveries, Airline price gauging, t-shirts with suit jackets,…

16. S11 E34 - Question Time

    22 Sep 2026 · 8:35

    Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about the reputation of soccer crowd's, Damo breaking bread with Kane, an idea for the Rugby League World Cup, the 150th Ashes anniversary Test, and more. 🗣️…

17. S11 E34 - Media Friction

    21 Sep 2026 · 47 min

    It was a jam-packed episode with Hutchy and Damo this week, with conversations on the Brownlow and the AFMAs, Hutchy's trip to New Zealand on the weekend, Melbourne's 'Funeral Fugitive', Sydney Sweeney's latest ad, and…

18. Scorecard #211

    15 Sep 2026 · 5:16

    Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: 9/11, the "streaming wars", LIV Golf's Adelaide event, the NRL's crowds on the weekend, and more. 🗣️…

19. S11 E33 - Question Time

    15 Sep 2026 · 9:38

    Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about 'Outside Broadcasts' in radio, podcasts behind paywalls, the Australian national anthem, TV show start times, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison:…

20. S11 E33 - "Never Correct the Number"

    14 Sep 2026 · 37 min

    The Melbourne NFL game was the hot topic for Hutchy and Damo this week, but they also spoke about the "taking out the trash" we saw last week, the latest development with Karl Stefanovic's podcast, Tom Morris' "Frame…

21. Scorecard #210

    8 Sep 2026 · 3:49

    Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: MetaGlasses, 'Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly', penalties for people who burn the Australian flag, the…

22. S11 E32 - Question Time

    8 Sep 2026 · 7:59

    Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about Melbourne's NFL game, Sonja Hood's position at North Melbourne, 'The Sounding Board Debate', TV interviews on phones, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig…

23. S11 E32 - I'm Going Hunting for Them

    7 Sep 2026 · 48 min

    It was a busy agenda with Hutchy and Damo this week, with discussion centring around Melbourne's NFL game, North Melbourne's decision to sack Alastair Clarkson, Kyle Sandilands' latest stunt, Braith Anasta's career…

24. Scorecard #209

    2 Sep 2026 · 5:11

    Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Ben Carroll's plan to fix Victoria's roads, jumper clashes, age verification for streaming services,…

25. S11 E31 - Question Time

    1 Sep 2026 · 9:08

    Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about Wildcard Round, privatisation in the AFL, Kyle Sandilands' subscriber numbers, how to make the Brownlow Medal count interesting this year, and more. 🗣️…

26. S11 E31 - PR Agents on Retainer

    31 Aug 2026 · 41 min

    There was lots for Hutchy and Damo to discuss this week, including Essendon's media strategy with Mark McVeigh, the podcast appearances of Jules Neale and Tess Crosley, News Corp's 'Bush Summit', Andrew Dillon's…

27. Scorecard #208

    26 Aug 2026 · 5:23

    Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: 'Book Week', overseas weddings, talkback radio callers, Ben Carroll's latest pledge, and more. 🗣️ Hosted…

28. S11 E30 - Question Time

    25 Aug 2026 · 11 min

    Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about how the Swans handled the media storm last week, Sam Edmund's story on Justin Longmuir, the MLB's 'Field of Dreams' game, their memories of 9/11, and…

29. S11 E30 - The Hose

    24 Aug 2026 · 47 min

    Hutchy and Damo had a lot to work through in this week's episode, including Jay Clark's reporting on the Geelong concussion story, Gus Gould's questioning of Michael Chammas, how the media has handled the Sydney Swans…

30. Scorecard #207

    21 Aug 2026 · 5:21

    Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: AI generated newspaper cartoons, the AFL's most spoken about free agent, the Logies, the Bluey movie, and…

31. S11 E29 - Question Time

    18 Aug 2026 · 11 min

    Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about threats in journalism, the camera work at AFL games recently, how footy shows use social media, the Wildcard Round, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig…

32. S11 E29 - Arrogance and Hubris

    17 Aug 2026 · 37 min

    Hutchy and Damo had various topics to touch on this week, with discussing centring around SEG's newest business acquisition, Australia's disastrous loss in Darwin, the Herald Sun's PR Payoff with Jules Neale, tourism…

33. Scorecard #206

    11 Aug 2026 · 5:02

    Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: The Census, stand alone Sunday night matches in the AFL, phone use while driving, Sydney airport's latest…

34. S11 E28 - Question Time

    11 Aug 2026 · 7:50

    Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about the reporting of the Geelong concussion waiver story, longevity in broadcast media, the senate inquiry into gambling advertising, Sky News' rebrand to…

35. S11 E28 - I Ain't Missing You At All

    10 Aug 2026 · 47 min

    There was a few topics for Hutchy and Damo to go deep on this week, including the Geelong concussion waiver story, the NRL's crackdown on criticism from commentators, Media Watch's segment on Four Corners, Aaron…

36. Scorecard #205

    6 Aug 2026 · 5:11

    Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: 'The Castle', Jackie Epstein's article on Fireball's Instagram page, Australia's most anticipated event at…

37. S11 E27 - Question Time

    5 Aug 2026 · 10 min

    Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about getting stories on holidays as a journalist, Peter V'landys' leadership style, Ross Lyon's press conference antics, Peter Malinauskas' international…

38. S11 E27 - "Invitation Only..."

    3 Aug 2026 · 51 min

    Hutchy and Damo had a lot to discuss this week, including the Herald Sun's reporting on the Victorian governor, how Lachie Neale's private life has been covered, Kyle Sandilands' "reputational shift", Collingwood's…

39. Scorecard #204

    29 Jul 2026 · 4:28

    Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Telling crowds to stop booing, the best sport to watch at a pub or bar, an Ashes match in India, the…

40. S11 E26 - Question Time

    28 Jul 2026 · 8:50

    Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about Ryan Clark's ESPN axeing, the impact of call-screening on journalism, the previous importance of the two words "last night", is Media-Ocre taken in the…

41. S11 E26 - Ghosts See Ghosts

    27 Jul 2026 · 57 min

    Hutchy and Damo had plenty of ground to cover in this week's episode, including the curious way Kyle Shanahan's car crash was reported in the US, Ross Lyon's press conference on Sunday, the return of the PR Payoff…

42. Scorecard #203

    22 Jul 2026 · 4:55

    Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: The greatest film director of the modern generation, Toby Greene's future in the media, the way the NBA…

43. S11 E25 - Question Time

    22 Jul 2026 · 13 min

    Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about Cal Twomey's title at AFL.com.au, the name changed for 'Organised Crime', Alex de Minaur's wedding, the start times of AFL games, and more. 🗣️ Hosted…

44. S11 E25 - We've Got a Problem Here

    20 Jul 2026 · 45 min

    Hutchy and Damo bounced around a lot this week, with discussion on Barnaby Joyce's interview with Sarah Ferguson, Sandy Brondello's "protected species" comment, what they've noticed in the Herald Sun recently, how AFL…

45. Scorecard #202

    15 Jul 2026 · 4:43

    Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Dan Gorringe's watchalong livestream, the AFL's Sunday fixtures, 'The Dish', Dana White's funny outburst,…

46. S11 E24 - Question Time

    14 Jul 2026 · 11 min

    Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about post-game interviews with players, the "reference point" tactic, AI in journalism, the World Cup being played in daylight, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by:…

47. S11 E24 - An Attempt to Curate the Criticism

    13 Jul 2026 · 42 min

    Hutchy and Damo covered a range of topics this week, including media embargoes, Adam Simpson's comments on Sam McClure, the liveability of Melbourne, Damien Hardwick's interesting admission, and more. In this episode:…

48. Scorecard #201

    8 Jul 2026 · 4:06

    Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Michael Whiting's question to Damien Hardwick, the United States' international reputation, Germany's sick…

49. S11 E23 - Question Time

    8 Jul 2026 · 9:54

    Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about Hutchy's comments on Karl Stefanovic last week, the FIFA World Cup TV rights in Australia, a potential 20th AFL team, James Hird's commentary on…

50. S11 E23 - The Line on Being Outraged

    6 Jul 2026 · 48 min

    Hutchy and Damo covered a range of topics this week, including Anthony Albanese's controversial podcast comments, the NRL's "conflict of interest" crackdown, "Trippers", Donald Trump's FIFA intervention, and more. In…