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Collingwood Football Club
AFL
Nick Dacos
Brisbane Lions
VFL
Carlton Football Club
Scott Pendlebury
Adelaide Crows
Darcy Moore
Melbourne Football Club
Anzac Day
Gold Coast Suns
Darcy Cameron
Collingwood
North Melbourne
GWS Giants
Jordan De Goey
West Coast Eagles
AFL Finals
Fremantle Dockers

Pies Nation, the unofficial fan podcast of the Collingwood Football Club.

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Latest Episodes

In the most unconvincing way imaginable, we triumph for Scott Pendlebury’s record breaking day, defeating West Coast by 10 points at the MCG on Saturday, and whilst the celebrations were grand and deserved, the reality of what the future might hold f... more

The first quarter gave us hope, and whilst it felt that the rest of the match was just building to the inevitable, we still just missed out on another all-time Collingwood upset, going down to Sydney at the SCG as we quickly shift our attention towar... more

It was a horror night at the MCG as we fell to Geelong by 54 points on Saturday, and whilst there will be some cause for celebration within the next fortnight, it doesn’t hide some of the concerns the club may be facing in the not too distant future.... more

It was a far better contest than we expected against the Hawks on Thursday night but we left the MCG with mixed feelings, as a shot after the siren signalled our first ever draw against Hawthorn. 

So what does it say about our season so far, that’s ... more

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Recent Guests

Sharrod Wellingham
2010 Premiership hero of the Collingwood Football Club
Collingwood Football Club
Episode: PNP Bonus: The Pre-Finals Bye with Sharrod Wellingham
Roan Steele
AFL player, recently joined Collingwood from the mid-season draft
Collingwood Football Club
Episode: PNP Bonus: Roan Steele chats to Pies Nation
Dan Const
A guest from BackChat
BackChat
Episode: PNP Thursdays: Eagles Preview with BackChat's Dan Const
Marnie Cohen
Founder of Kanga TV and sports journalist
Kanga TV
Episode: PNP Thursdays: Previewing the Roos with Marnie from Kanga TV
Ned Long
Midfielder for Collingwood Football Club
Collingwood Football Club
Episode: PNP Bonus: Ned Long chats to Pies Nation
Jack Dugan
Guest co-host discussing the game preview
Episode: PNP Wednesdays: Previewing the Lions
Marcus Callahan
Panel member and fan
Episode: Pies Nation: That was an Eggcelent win

Hosts

Nicholas Sacco
Host of Pies Nation
Marcus Callaghan
Co-host and analyst

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 383 ratings
  • Love your podcast

    Love tuning into your podcast each week guys keep up the fantastic work GO PIES 😀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beckster1711
    Australia3 years ago
  • Thanks for the effort

    One of the best podcasts hands down

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lemmytylemm
    Australia3 years ago
  • Legends!

    Best AFL Collingwood Podcast hands down!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bears2
    Australia3 years ago
  • Century Up!💯

    Super effort from the Pies Nations Team - Nicholas, Marcus & Luke. Great 4 years & many more to come- 👏👍. Special mention to front man Nicholas- backbone of the team🐐Go Pies - Serge 🚴

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SargeGoPies123
    Australia4 years ago
  • Go Pies!

    Ripper blokes. Astute analysis. Dugan a handy addition. Cheers lads!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    breamhowler
    Australia4 years ago

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Community feel and sponsor integrations are viewed positively by many listeners.
Quality of guests and the balance of analysis with banter is noted as a strength.
Fans praise the show's passion and depth of analysis.
Listeners value the fan-centric format and engaging crowd segments.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#22
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#125
Japan/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#136
Norway/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#164
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Apple Podcasts
#222
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Pies Nation: Sharing the Spoils
Q: Which players stood out the most for you in the Hawthorn match?
Dan McStay, Braden Maynard, Nick Dacos, and Dan Houston receive praise for their all-around impact, leadership, and moments of brilliance, with McStay especially highlighted for his work rate and defensive pressure beyond scoring.
Pies Nation: Sharing the Spoils
Q: What are your thoughts on the captaincy going forward given Darcy Moore's form and the late-game mistakes?
The panel suggests considering a leadership shift, with Braden Maynard as a potential captain in the short term, while acknowledging Darcy Moore's value; the discussion highlights the need for leadership presence and improved communication in defense.
PNP Bonus: The Pre-Finals Bye with Sharrod Wellingham
Q: Where do your allegiances lie given your history with both Collingwood and the Eagles?
I've got black and white in my veins still; Collingwood holds a special place in my heart.
PNP Bonus: The Pre-Finals Bye with Sharrod Wellingham
Q: What have you been up to since post-footy?
I work as an employment mentor and community engagement at the Waelich Foundation and do coaching with the state program over here.
PNP Thursdays: Dockers Preview
Q: How much onus are you putting on both Tom Mitchell and Ned Long coming against this really strong Freemantle midfielder?
The spotlight is naturally on those guys, and there's a contrasting view from fans about their performance in recent games, especially given the team's needs.

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This show centers on fan-driven, analytical discussions of Collingwood Football Club, blending post-game breakdowns with listener input and crowd segments. Regular panels dissect performances, coaching decisions, and tactical trends, while keeping a strong emphasis on fan engagement through Q&A, SpeakPie segments, and crowd-sourced notes. Sponsors and community partnerships are woven into episodes, contributing to a lively, club-obsessed atmosphere that appeals to hardcore Magpies fans and general AFL enthusiasts alike. A standout trait is the consistent pairing of informed analysis with high fan participation, creating a sense of community around every game or preview entry.

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1. The Collingwood Rant
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Pies Nation launched 7 years ago and published 256 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Roan Steele
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4. Marnie Cohen
5. Ned Long
6. Jack Dugan
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