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Off The Bench

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Off The Bench with Hutchy and Pickers! Join Craig Hutchison and Liam Pickering talking sport and anything else they can think of every week.

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Recent Guests

Jason Adams
Greyhound racing representative discussing the Dream Chasers carnival and upcoming races.
Greyhound Racing Victoria
Episode: Off the Bench with Hutchy & Pickers - Full Show (31.10.26)
Bharat Sundarasen
Cricket commentator and journalist
Episode: Bharat Sundarasen LIVE from Cape Town after Day 4 of the Cricket (31.10.26)
Bharat Sundaresan
Cricket journalist, known as Baz
ESPNcricinfo/Sport media
Episode: Off The Bench with Hutchy & Pickers - Full Show (17.10.26)
Margaret from Sunbury
Segment guest delivering race commentary and cafe/event insights
Essie & Cricket coverage
Episode: Off The Bench with Hutchy & Pickers - Full Show (17.10.26)
Mitch Ebeyer (eBay)
Bet With Greats contributor and broadcaster
Sportsbet/Bet With Greats
Episode: Off The Bench with Hutchy & Pickers - Full Show (17.10.26)
Sam Edmond
Sports journalist introduced as a guest
Various publications
Episode: Off The Record (17.10.26)
Eddie McGuire
Prominent Australian broadcaster and media figure
Episode: The McCrazies - Zak Butters, Eddie McGuire & Chris Judd (17.10.26)
Chris Judd
Former AFL player and public figure
Episode: The McCrazies - Zak Butters, Eddie McGuire & Chris Judd (17.10.26)
Zak Butters
Professional footballer (Nor AFL player) referenced in anecdotes
Episode: The McCrazies - Zak Butters, Eddie McGuire & Chris Judd (17.10.26)

Hosts

Craig Hutchison
Host of Off The Bench; long-time sports broadcaster and media executive with deep ties to Australian football and broadcasting.
Liam Pickering
Co-host known for banter, sports insight, and audience engagement; brings a former professional athlete perspective.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 213 ratings
  • No Ham

    Please no more no Ham he’s the ray gun of radio

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thunderghhb
    Australia10 months ago
  • A Moment with Margaret

    Best 15 minutes on radio. Look forward to it every week

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flogasaurousrex
    Australiaa year ago
  • I love Hutchy

    Big fan of Hutchy and his broadcast craft.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    happychappy1234
    Australiaa year ago
  • eBay is not clear at all

    Trying to write down his tips ( me a massive long time listening member of the crew , and auntie Margaret for sure )

    Just do tips like this and stop eBay from carrying on ( picks was also confused ) today he lost the first 3 wins having a carry on ( off to the sick bay ) for sure .

    This is me tipping

    Ranwick

    Race 1/n6

    Race 2/n6

    Now off to sand down

    Race 4/n8

    !!!!! Bla bla bla

    You listen to TODAY 25/01 I had NO glue what the &)@“ he was saying

    I miss the DOC

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nippy charles
    Australia2 years ago
  • Better reception

    Hi love listening to den but in Adelaide the reception is sub par please fix thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chewbacca 1966
    Australia2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the chemistry between hosts and the mix of sports, pop culture, and behind-the-scenes industry chatter.
Some critics note shifting balance between sports and entertainment in recent episodes, with calls for more varied guest diversity.
Fans value long-form interviews with notable guests and the show's entertaining, human moments.

Chart Rankings

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#130
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Off the Bench with Hutchy & Pickers - Full Show (31.10.26)
Q: Do you think there's no right or wrong way to approach how you time your run selecting your greyhound for the Phoenix?
Jason Adams says history offers no universally correct timing strategy, and that more contenders will emerge as the carnival progresses.
Off the Bench with Hutchy & Pickers - Full Show (31.10.26)
Q: Do you think Australia will get them?
Baz backs Australia to chase the target, while warning that Kagiso Rabada could be decisive and that the finish may include further twists.
Bharat Sundarasen LIVE from Cape Town after Day 4 of the Cricket (31.10.26)
Q: Who wins, do we let you go?
Sundarasen backs Australia to chase the target, saying the pitch should not have enough demons to stop them, but warns that Rabada could be decisive.
Bharat Sundarasen LIVE from Cape Town after Day 4 of the Cricket (31.10.26)
Q: I just wonder whether he might not be able to find something today or tomorrow. What do you think? Has he got one last dance in him, Manas?
Sundarasen backs Labuschagne, pointing to his history of proving doubters wrong, his energy in the field and his confidence about the opportunity.
Off The Bench with No Ham & Pickers - Full Show (24.10.26)
Q: What is the update on the horse being named in Margaret's honor?
Margaret says the suggested names include Margaret's Choice and Margaret's Girl, and that she calls the horse Margaret's Girl. Listeners have also proposed Margaret's Moment and Margaret's Sensation.

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A sports-focused talk show built around long-time Australian hosts who blend analysis with banter, nostalgia, and pop-culture chatter. Episodes commonly mix AFL and cricket discussion with behind-the-scenes stories from media and entertainment, guest interviews from actors and athletes, live audience interaction, and sponsor plugs woven into the conversation. Noteworthy is the show's ability to balance hard sports analysis with lighthearted, insider-style banter and high-profile guest appearances that connect sport, television, and Australian culture.

Potential listeners will likely enjoy candid commentary, long-form conversations with prominent Australian media figures, and the playful dynamics between hosts as they pivot between sport, e... more

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Recent guests on Off The Bench include:

1. Jason Adams
2. Bharat Sundarasen
3. Bharat Sundaresan
4. Margaret from Sunbury
5. Mitch Ebeyer (eBay)
6. Sam Edmond
7. Eddie McGuire
8. Chris Judd

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