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An unfiltered sports show with Will Schofield, Dan Const, and Hamish Brayshaw. Featuring interviews with the most interesting athletes in the world, a weekly look at the world of sport, and home of The Footy Interchange. BackChat is recorded out of BC Studios built by grounded. building tomorrow, together. w: grounded.com.au/

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Latest Episodes

After claiming East Perth’s fairest and best at the age of just 20, Jake Soutar appears to be one of WA’s most promising draft prospects.

Oli and Seb discuss his recent rise in phantom drafts and where he sees himself best fitting in at the top lev... more

Best of Backchat: We sat down with Freo gun Caleb Serong to chat leadership, the mental side of the game, giving away 150m penalties & why he hates West Coast so much. One you don't want to miss!

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Ronan, Seb & Oli of BackChat bring you their "expert" insight into how the ninth day of the trade period has panned out with two highly-skilled Half-Backs heading from Sydney to Victoria as the Roos continue to stay busy.

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Will and Dan listen to Bachar Houli's autobiography on Audible, where he speaks about mental battles involved when returning from injury or trying to break back into the team...

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Recent Guests

Dean Margetts
Friend of the Family, AFL umpiring official and guest on the episode
AFL Umpiring / Former AFL Umpire
Episode: Episode 303 - Trade FAILURE, Hammer's Holiday & Dean Margetts
Willie Pike
Professional jockey known for WA racing success and the Quokka, with a long-standing mentor relationship with Jack Cockle
Horse Racing Industry (Western Australia)
Episode: Best of BackChat with William Pike
Noah Kirkwood
President of the Quanata Knights Footy Club
Quanata Knights FC
Episode: Episode 302 - HUGE Trade News, New Boners Boss & Nullabor Secrets
Ella Roberts
AFLW player for West Coast Eagles
West Coast Eagles
Episode: Best of BackChat with Ella Roberts
Emily Little
100-goal AFLW player
Cockle Divers, Port Nulunga
Episode: Episode 301 - In Loving Memory of Wharfie Time...
Patrick Voss
Fremantle Key Forward, Fremantle Dockers
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: AFL WST | How do Fremantle get a flag & who are the threats from Brisbane?
Paul Hazelby
Former Freo player, interviewed on the show
Fremantle Dockers (former player)
Episode: Episode 300 - The Fremantle Dockers are heading to the AFL Grand Final
Michael Frederick
Fremantle Dockers forward
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: Wharfie Time Wonders, Freo's list for Sydney & Swans Matchups | AFL WST
John Worsfold
Former AFL player, West Coast Eagles captain
West Coast Eagles
Episode: Best of Backchat with John Worsfold

Hosts

Will Schofield
Host with Dan Const and Hamish Brayshaw; regular AFL analysis and banter; part of BackChat lineup
Dan Const
Co-host focusing on AFL analysis and discussion; part of BackChat lineup
Hamish Brayshaw
Co-host providing AFL analysis and culture-focused commentary; part of BackChat lineup

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 937 ratings
  • Chat with JT

    Made me feel like running out myself in my 50s. Outstanding!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cutter Man Mountain
    Australia7 months ago
  • Loved the Karl Langdon episode

    Not a bad podcast, the Karl Langdon episode in particular was fantastic!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    happychappy1234
    Australiaa year ago
  • Awesome

    Love listening to you lads, real men, good yarns and awesome interviews. Love the live shows too.

    Keep it real Lads

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cam"ChuckNorris"Olsenator
    Australiaa year ago
  • Disappointed

    Here's the part on back chat they didn't hand pick from there last episode regarding Lachie Schultz.

    - Overlooked in 3 drafts.

    - Went to Bali instead of Fitness Test with Freo.

    - Walls lied about height, skin tests & beep test to RL to make sure they'd recruit him.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Pickle1990
    Australia3 years ago
  • Should be called. Eagle Chat

    Just wasted time listening yet again thought give another go but all about Eagles yet again

    Maybe try being balanced

    Apple Podcasts
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    Pudfuddlepoof
    Australia4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many praise balanced discussion sprinkled with humor and live show energy.
Listeners appreciate the authentic banter and chemistry between hosts.
A few comments note inconsistent depth on certain topics or guests at times.
Some episodes draw critique for perceived bias or focus on certain teams.
Overall the audience finds the host banter entertaining and engaging for AFL fans.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#40
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Apple Podcasts
#8
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#108
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#173
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#39
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#57
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Best of BackChat with William Pike
Q: What was your greatest sporting achievement outside of horse racing?
A school swimming second place in the freestyle race stands out as a memorable moment outside horse racing, though I concede it wasn't as glamorous as my racing career; the discipline and effort to perform mattered as much as winning itself.
Episode 302 - HUGE Trade News, New Boners Boss & Nullabor Secrets
Q: What was the big highlight of the trade period discussed on the show?
The group focused on major moves like Essendon considering trading Zach Merritt and Hawthorne negotiating picks to land top players, highlighting how these decisions could shift the balance of power in the competition.
Best of BackChat with Ella Roberts
Q: What was going through your head training with Freo the week before the draft knowing you were going to be picked by West Coast?
She describes having a kick with Ebony Antonio through their shared manager, acknowledging it was cool and not awkward, and realizing the draft outcome was still uncertain but exciting.
Wharfie Time Wonders, Freo's list for Sydney & Swans Matchups | AFL WST
Q: What are your keys to victory for Freo this week?
The guests emphasize matching Sydney's intensity, limiting Errol Goulden, winning the forward-half game through turnovers and repeat entries, and having stand-up performances from Luke Ryan and Oscar McDonald in key matchups, with both sides needing to manage three-tall structures intelligently.
Best of Backchat with John Worsfold
Q: What was your rev-up speech like as a young captain preparing for a grand final?
My rev-up speech was met with mixed reactions from teammates who often thought I was too intense, but they respected the message and chose to focus on playing the game rather than engaging in a war-like mindset.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BackChat

What is BackChat about and what kind of topics does it cover?

BackChat is a fast-paced, unfiltered sports show centered on AFL with a strong WA lens, combining banter, analysis, and interviews. Typical episodes blend in-depth discussion of current AFL topics, coaching moves, player form, and team dynamics with guest insights from across football media and former players. The format often includes audience questions, light banter, and sponsor mentions, delivering a lively, authentic feel that appeals to hardcore fans who enjoy a candid, no-holds-barred style and regional perspectives on the AFL scene.

A standout aspect is the show's willingness to mix serious coaching and governance debates with humorous, personality-driven banter. Frequent guests range from former players and coaches to journalists a... more

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Recent guests on BackChat include:

1. Dean Margetts
2. Willie Pike
3. Noah Kirkwood
4. Ella Roberts
5. Emily Little
6. Patrick Voss
7. Paul Hazelby
8. Michael Frederick

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