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Sky Sports Radio's Big Sports Breakfast Weekend

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Every Sunday morning between 7am and 10am, join Racing’s No.1 writer Ray Thomas and Dean 'Bulldog' Ritchie for a comprehensive wrap of what’s making news in Racing and Sports. The show includes interviews with all the major players, regular guest spots from stringers with opinions that matter, plus listeners get the chance to have their say via talkback, SMS and twitter. A must listen for all spor... more

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Latest Episodes

Join Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie for a special Grand Final edition of BSB Weekend, celebrating rugby league's biggest day with premiership-winning coach Shane Flanagan, league veteran Peter "Zorba" Peters, racing analyst Richard Callander, and Group ... more

The man who guided the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks to their breakthrough 2016 premiership, Shane Flanagan knows exactly what it takes to win on rugby league's biggest stage. Flanno joins Ray and Dean to relive Cronulla's historic Grand Final victory, ... more

One of Australian racing's rising stars, Sienna Grima joins Ray and Dean after a dream day at Randwick, securing her first Group 1 victory in the TAB Epsom Handicap. Fresh from the biggest win of her career, Sienna reflects on the breakthrough moment... more

Few have seen more of rugby league's biggest moments than Zorba. A veteran journalist, broadcaster and storyteller, Peter Peters joins Ray and Dean with his trademark opinions, colourful characters and behind-the-scenes memories from Grand Finals pas... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel King
Jockey
Rising star jockey
Episode: BSB Weekend Full Show - Prelim Final Fever, Rosehill Winners & Racing's Big Talking Points
Garen McEvoy
Jockey
Racing
Episode: BSB Weekend Full Show - Prelim Final Fever, Rosehill Winners & Racing's Big Talking Points
Peter Parr
Newcastle Knights CEO / Team leader
Newcastle Knights
Episode: Parr on Newcastle's Finals Dream
Sean Garlick
Former rugby league player and businessperson, guest of the episode
Player in pie-eating competition
Episode: Sean Garlick: Finals Footy, Famous Pies & a Pie-Eating Showdown
Richard Callender
Richard Callender, racing journalist and commentator
Racing media (Sky Sports Radio program)
Episode: Richard Callender - Racing's Straight Shooter
David Payne
Trainer, stable flying with Persian Wonder
Payne Stable
Episode: The Big Sports Breakfast Weekend Full Show | Finals Footy, Racing Success & Spring Carnival Insights
Kristian Woolf
Dolphins coach
Dolphins
Episode: Big Sports Breakfast Weekend Full Show: Winners, Finals and Plenty of Opinions
Andy Hill
Guest from Wyon Race Club
Wyon Race Club
Episode: Big Sports Breakfast Weekend Full Show: Winners, Finals and Plenty of Opinions
Jason Walsh
Racing Manager for Goldolphin
Goldolphin
Episode: Blue Army Strikes: Tempted Delivers with Goldolphin's Jason Walsh

Hosts

Ray Thomas
Host of the Sky Sports Radio's Big Sports Breakfast Weekend; racing and rugby league pundit with broad knowledge across sport, media, and audience engagement
Dean Ritchie
Co-host on weekend sports wrap; veteran pundit with strong rugby league knowledge and a knack for engaging banter

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas too you Ray, Bulldog, Tanya and all the people in the control room.

    Looking forward to hearing you guys and girl in 2026.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grutzj
    Australia9 months ago
  • Review

    Great listen Buzz and Zorba are the best make sure listen to them every week simply the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reschs ooo
    Australiaa year ago
  • Zorba is the best

    King Zorba

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deeeeshh
    Australia2 years ago
  • Zoba is star of the show

    I only listen for the big Greek Man

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Russotag
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Fans highlight Zorba's contributions and the guest mix as a strong feature of the show.
Audience comments often call out memorable guest moments and strong club- or race-day context.
Regulars mention the practical racing insights and the insider vibe as standout elements.
Listeners praise the banter and chemistry between the hosts, noting it feels like a lively weekend room.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#135
United Kingdom/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#6
Australia/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#189
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#236
Germany/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#6
Hong Kong/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#9
Singapore/News/Sports News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Parr on Newcastle's Finals Dream
Q: Why has Justin Holbrook been successful turning the team around this season?
Parr credits Holbrook's supportive coaching staff, senior players buying into their roles, and a leadership culture that emphasizes players' strengths and clear expectations, enabling disciplined, hard-working performances across games.
Parr on Newcastle's Finals Dream
Q: What needs to happen today for the Knights to progress?
The Knights must play their best football, execute with precision, and maintain respect for their opponent, bringing the energy and belief discussed with Parr to overcome a veteran Panthers side and advance to the Grand Final.
Sean Garlick: Finals Footy, Famous Pies & a Pie-Eating Showdown
Q: All right, I'll chuck you on the spot, Sean. Who wins today?
Garlick cites confidence in the Warriors' performance but frames it within the context of a competitive day with multiple strong teams; he also notes potential players and matchups.
Sean Garlick: Finals Footy, Famous Pies & a Pie-Eating Showdown
Q: What's the logistics of today, Sean? What time do you kick off? How long does it go for? And what time can the punters get there?
Garlick outlines kick-off at 12, suggests arriving by 11 to secure a view, and describes the sequence: public division at 12, legends at 1, pros at 2.
Sean Garlick: Finals Footy, Famous Pies & a Pie-Eating Showdown
Q: Hey Sean, can you tell a layman, what's the best preparation for this? Are you having a crack? And if you are, how many reckon you can consume?
Sean explains he's not yet confident about a specific number, emphasizes the public division's format, and notes that professionals aim for longer endurance with world-record benchmarks in mind.

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A high-energy, multi-code Sunday sports wrap led by seasoned hosts who blend quick-fire analysis with longer form interviews. The show consistently centers on rugby league and horse racing, peppered with cricket, AFL, and cross-sport banter, call-ins, and behind-the-scenes industry insight. It frequently features former players, trainers, and racing insiders, delivering practical takes on teams, races, and governance, along with accessible banter and listener participation that keeps the conversation fast-paced and community-driven. A notable strength is the mix of sport analysis with insider perspectives from racing and football administration, making it useful for listeners who want both hardcore breakdowns and colorful anecdotes from the... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Rachel King
2. Garen McEvoy
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7. Kristian Woolf
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