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Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside

ABC Australia

50 episodes

The master of midfield mayhem Rampaging Roy Slaven and the leading light of long shots HG Nelson cast a collective eye over the world of sport.

Episodes

  1. A lump of coal and a frozen chook

    · 1 h 34 min

    This week, Roy & HG tackle the nation's biggest issues: the NRL Grand Final entertainment spectacular, how $435,000 buys an extraordinary amount of dog food, and whether King Feathers V'Landys should be crowned…

  2. Todd Woodbridge's pool mower

    · 1 h 36 min

    This week, Roy & HG dive headfirst into the nation's most pressing concerns: examining the entertainment at the AFL Grand Final, the curious world of Rugby League ambassadors, and the burning question of whether the…

  3. King V'landys - Two hats, one head

    · 1 h 33 min

    This week, Roy & HG dive headfirst into the nation's most pressing concerns: LIV Golf and the peril of spending before the cash arrives, Jerome Luai the vitamin-enriched PNG Chief, and the shocking revelation that…

  4. Jazz cigarettes at the party hole

    · 1 h 37 min

    This week, Roy & HG dive headfirst into the nation's burning questions: the privatisation of sport, buying the Sheffield Shield with cheese money and is Floriade in Canberra iconic?

  5. Adam Reynolds - Have we done enough?

    · 1 h 36 min

    This week, Roy & HG dive headfirst into the nation's burning questions: the mould-riddled Cronulla Sharks, the great racquet handover to tennis's next generation, and the curious rainbow connection linking Darius Boyd…

  6. Future proofing Rugby League

    · 1 h 34 min

    This week, Roy & HG tackle the big issues: Nick Kyrgios winds back the clock as he strolls through the kitchen, the lights go out at the Coach Adam Reynolds tribute, and the future of Rugby League is put under the…

  7. Friday night, Dog Night with the kids

    · 1 h 41 min

    This week, Roy & HG tackle the big issues: Nick Kyrgios walks through the kitchen, the Toby Rudolf mooning saga, and the eternal question: who builds Australia's hammers to throw?

  8. A story behind every swing

    · 1 h 41 min

    The ABC Pig Shooting Ute has rolled into town for the last time this year, and the tray is absolutely heaving with Bludging treasures. Better still, we've uncovered some previously unheard gold to throw into the mix.…

  9. Impact beyond legacy

    · 1 h 36 min

    This week, Roy & HG tackle the big issues: the mean streets of League, Les Kiss's steady march toward evolution rather than revolution, and whether Rugby League can secure the ultimate endorsement... a blessing from…

  10. Gold medals look better on Aussies

    · 1 h 31 min

    This week, Roy & HG turn their attention to the matters keeping Australians awake at night: floating the Commonwealth Games on the ASX, Netball is borderline family viewing and dumb dumb bullets for the Brisbane…

  11. Two heads in two bags

    · 1 h 39 min

    This week, Roy & HG turn their attention to the matters keeping Australians awake at night: Is Jaeman Salmon the NRL's chief grub-in-waiting? Can the caber toss survive Commonwealth Games scrutiny? And when it comes to…

  12. The Joe Schmidt legacy

    · 1 h 39 min

    This week, Roy & HG tackle the nation's biggest issues: commemorative coins, whether they're a better investment than super, the soaring value of the NRL, and whether Peter V'landys is spending Rugby League's riches…

  13. Party Hat World Record!

    · 1 h 38 min

    This week, Roy & HG tackle the nation's biggest issues: a Royal Commission into the NRL broadcast deal, there now is a stain on the World Cup, and the great debate of our time — taunters versus grubs. First, though,…

  14. A Shute Shield Special?

    · 1 h 37 min

    This week, Roy and HG tackle the nation's biggest issues: paying for gambling ads, Karl Stefanovic's invitation to depart at his earliest convenience, and Rugby League's bold new fixture list — now seven nights a week,…

  15. Testing Positive for Greatness

    · 1 h 33 min

    This week more great moments from the ABC pig shooting ute… and the tray is absolutely packed full, Bludgers. There’s even some previously unheard gold tucked into this Best of Bludging on the Blindside. Enjoy it,…

  16. World Champ without throwing a punch

    · 1 h 37 min

    This week more great moments from the past 12 years from under the SCG vaults. They're stuffed full Bludgers! There's also previously unheard content that appears as part of this 'the Best of Bludging on the…

  17. Macquarie Point sewerage works lottery?

    · 1 h 40 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG lift the lid on the brain dead Tigers, Ashley Klein does love a punt and does your team wear pants?

  18. Prison of Origin

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG lift the lid on the Tigers circling a jailed hooker, examine the curious case of moonwalking tennis players, and kick off their very own World Cup of food.

  19. State of Origin fallout

    · 1 h 38 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the coven of witch camped under the black dot, the NRL broadcast rights and can Feathers wear two hats?

  20. The new V'Landys "Sleeping suit" stadium

    · 1 h 40 min

    Roy & HG are off fishing! The flathead are running and they're keen to bag a boat full.This week's Bludge is full of highlights and there's also previously unheard content that appears as part of this 'Best of Bludging…

  21. "Deltra" does Magic Round

    · 1 h 35 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the festival of football that is Magic Round, playing the Bulldogs is a bye round, but you have to run around for it and is there a negative smell at the Tigers?

  22. Jumpie - The trouserless bear

    · 1 h 39 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss China proofing Australia through Rugby League, including the Sovereign Citizens Football Club into the competition and bringing back team mascot fights.

  23. Aussies don't dob on cobbers.

    · 1 h 37 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss where to get your dog horn tuned, why PNG is not a level playing field, and what happened to the ANZAC pavlova test.

  24. Toaster in the bath, followed by a schooner of stout

    · 1 h 34 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss "turtling" a rugby league player on his back, Gus Gould's creamy apple pie, and the humble Dunlop Volley—the ideal shoe for roofing and chopp'in.

  25. Are pervs and sickos penetrating the Newcastle Baths?

    · 1 h 29 min

    This week more great moments from the past 12 years from under the SCG vaults. They're stuffed full Bludgers! There's also previously unheard content that appears as part of this 'Best of Bludging on the Blindside.'…

  26. Shark Meltdown - 30 year celebration.

    · 1 h 37 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the Kevvie-ists parallel world view, the six again rule is out of control and funky Jason Day's walking cool.

  27. Happy Easter, happy Rugby League!

    · 1 h 36 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the small mindedness of a Manly fan, Wayne Bennett's chooks at the Easter Show and listening to a podcast in your dreams.

  28. Win, Win, Win! Thank you ABC

    · 1 h 34 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the Kevvie-ists movement at the Broncos, how rugby league could bring peace to the world, and Papenhuyzen's new career as a golf caddy.

  29. Rooting King vs Alex Johnston in a race

    · 1 h 34 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the poor maintenance of our stadiums, whether Wayne Bennett needs to celebrate rather than sulk, and if Gorden Tallis has become a problem for the Broncos.

  30. Heritage Toilet Lager - Easy drinking

    · 1 h 33 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss a possible Rugby League opening ceremony, Rugby League happiness differs from everyday happiness and do we understand the Rugby League expansion master plan?

  31. Celebration of rubber

    · 1 h 36 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss applying logic to rugby league, teams must solve their problems on the field and is Rugby League supervised violence?

  32. Mongrel downstairs, pole in the hand

    · 1 h 35 min

    Bludging on the Blindside is back for 2026! In this week's episode, Roy and HG discuss the return of Rugby League to Las Vegas, the feral pig problem in the country, and whether wisdom is the greatest enemy of Rugby…

  33. 2026: Can't wait!

    · 1 h 33 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, the last show for 2025. Roy and H.G discuss the you beaut ute boot sale, Sydney's celebration of rubber and when is Four Corners going to do a gambling story about the winners?

  34. The race that stops the world

    · 1 h 32 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and H.G discuss the new player in the Australian car industry, Hastie Car Corporation. Gus Gould takes a selfie in the toilet and Bunnings Island is a reality, Loloata Island…

  35. Teddy Swims to the toilet

    · 1 h 32 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the Broncos and Reece Walsh's stunning performance at the NRL Grand Final, Teddy Swims visits the heritage listed toilets and the 'Year of healing' for Manly…

  36. Stuck up Broncos?

    · 1 h 30 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG celebrate that the (Teddy) Swims is in to perform at the grand final, question if Reece Walsh should be the Face of rugby league, and ponder if the Broncos are stuck up.

  37. Crack down on pants down

    · 1 h 35 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss Victor Radley's cancelled wedding, Roy's proposal for a tariff on imported cars, and the number of NRL players who will be "pantsed" without penalty.

  38. Canberra were robbed

    · 1 h 34 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the return of the headbutt, the threat to the niggler and the use of the team bus as a weapon in the Rugby League.

  39. Snoop Dogg: Art plus magic

    · 1 h 32 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss which tennis superstars have a first class toss, delve into how Rugby League acts as a valve for peace, and ponder whether Andrew Abdo has become the NRL's new…

  40. The importance of the toilet in Rugby League

    · 1 h 32 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the legend of Aussie Joe Bugner, how strong was his feet? The Ref should never stop the game when a stink breaks out and the idea that poker machine profits…

  41. The difference between art and filth

    · 1 h 33 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss whether NRL teams should play their best players or face a term of imprisonment, does Bunnings Island need a minister of Rugby League first and is it Eric…

  42. Rugby league open day

    · 1 h 36 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the Tszyu brothers - the Soul taker and the Butcher,The plight of the Dora Creek Swampies & the Northern Bullants, a Titans open day could save Des, Bait off -…

  43. Spencer Leniu's a stormy petrel

    · 1 h 35 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss a disproportionate responses to a slight, Snoop Dog at the AFL granny, Trainers love the lime light, willynillyism, Names for the PNG team, a great grub is a…

  44. Reg Duff - The runner from the Lithgow Shamrocks

    · 1 h 30 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the rugby league runners - are they legit? Plan your life around rugby league, Alice Springs centre of excellence, the try celebration approval process, Runner…

  45. The ethical obligation of Macquarie Point

    · 1 h 42 min

    This week, we're excited to bring you more great moments from the past 12 years, straight from the SCG vaults\! Get ready for some fantastic "Bludgers" and also some previously unheard content as part of this "Best of…

  46. The edge of the rule book

    · 1 h 33 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss Adam Reynolds' a front rower in a halfback's body, Reed Mahoney - Niggler or grub? Can the NRL handle Trump's 1700% tariff? Todd Payten can fire the grub…

  47. Zig Zag cheese - AI mission statement

    · 1 h 28 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss, are the Phins the new entertainers? English imports to rugby league, try celebration approvals, Tinkler comeback, dirty worded team songs, SBW vs Gallen wrap…

  48. Family pig shoot

    · 1 h 33 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss Queensland's origin win, Roy doesn't mind a backyard incinerator, comfortable jockey vests, sailor's language on the origin coverage, the blues don't need…

  49. Beware the wounded Blue

    · 1 h 31 min

    This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the British Lions bash everyone, LIV Golf - watch it, vomit, party and go home, when's Cam going to get his own gameshow? Manly fans hate you too, BYD…

  50. Are chemists the heros of sport?

    · 1 h 34 min

    This week more great moments from the past 12 years from under the SCG vaults. They're stuffed full Bludgers! There's also previously unheard content that appears as part of this 'Best of Bludging on the Blindside.'…

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