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Sportscafe is Australia’s (and NZ’s) sports entertainment show - covering NRL, AFL, cricket, netball and everything else you can think of - as well as the biggest moments in Aussie sport every week. Hosted by Big Bash legend Chris Lynn, State of Origin star Connor Watson and Tayla Montoya, with former All Black Marc Ellis causing trans-Tasman chaos and on-screen producer Ric Salizzo trying to hold... more

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Latest Episodes

Alofiana Khan-Pereira has been at the Warriors for five months, but the star winger joins us to talk about standing in the V at Go Media Stadium for the first pre-match haka in NRL history - the goosebumps, the noise when it finished, and what it mea... more

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Cathy joins the Sportscafe chaos and cricket legends Merv Hughes and the late great Dean Jones in the madness.

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Glenn Maxwell joins Sportscafe from Melbourne - and when the boys bring up the finger-clicking scandal that's engulfed English club cricket this week, Maxwell starts doing some maths on his own career. He's got a theory about a few dismissals in his ... more

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George Best joins the Sportscafe couch - Manchester United, the European Cup, the 60s, and the bet he made with his mates about his right foot.

He talks about leaving Belfast at 15 and going home the next day, becoming the fifth Beatle after a night ... more

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Recent Guests

Glenn Maxwell
Australian cricketer, World Cup participant
Australian National Team / Melbourne Stars
Episode: Glenn Maxwell Reacts To Clicky Ponting & Hits Out At Blooding Young Players
George Best
Professional footballer widely associated with Manchester United in the 1960s
Manchester United
Episode: George Best Bet He Could Play 90 Minutes Without His Right Foot
Victor Radley
State of Origin player, Roosters
Sydney Roosters
Episode: Victor Radley On Origin & Why He's Stopped "Smashing People In The Face”
Marc Ellis
Former All Black, rugby player
New Zealand Rugby
Episode: He Fought Off a Shark With His Fishing Rod
Michael Klim
Australian swimming great and CIMD/POD founder
Klim Foundation / Klim Swim
Episode: Michael Klim: Can Australia Dominate The Commonwealth Games?
Elle Macpherson
Supermodel
Self/Elle Macpherson
Episode: Marc Ellis Shocks Supermodel Elle Macpherson
Nicho Hynes
Cronulla Sharks halfback
Cronulla Sharks
Episode: NRL Star Nicho Hynes Nearly Gave His Record Away
Jharal Yow Yeh
Former Broncos and Queensland player with a celebrated but injury-shortened career
Broncos, Queensland
Episode: The Rule Change Origin Actually Needs & Jahral Yow Yeh on 2026 Broncos
Alexa Towersey
High performance coach and television personality
Episode: State of Origin Game 3: Can Changes Save NSW From QLD?

Hosts

Chris Lynn
Host of Sportscafe
Connor Watson
Co-host
Tayla Montoya
Host/Co-host

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 440 ratings
  • So good

    This is so good having the team back together fond memories of watching the show back in the days and best part nothibg has changed!! Still top quality laughs!!! Keep up the good work team

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Killer=69
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Best podcast out

    So good having sportscafe back!! 😎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lifter93
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Good old banter

    Just how we used to spin a yarn! Look forward to hearing from the old crew, continuing to reminisce and get your thoughts of current state of sports from you fellas & fellets!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BA_GS
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Little blue pill for the ears

    I shouldn’t like this but I do, this podcast is three knuckles deep up in my nostalgia hole and I’m loving it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NZsquatch
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Old hat

    Bad luck, leave it the 90’s. Terrible

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    114MP
    Australia2 years ago

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The show successfully blends serious sports analysis with light-hearted segments.
Listeners love the camaraderie and banter between hosts.
Fans appreciate inclusive discussions and cross-sport conversations.
Guests bring fresh insights and highlight real stories from athletes.

Chart Rankings

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Spotify
#163
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#23
New Zealand/Sports

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Connor Watson Confirms Next Clubs & Canberra's Tom Starling Lays Down Childhood Challenge
Q: What is Connor Watson considering for his future and which club is he moving to?
He indicates he has sorted out his future and is moving to the Dragons, with some confusion around other clubs, and confirms the deal as a Sportscafe exclusive.
Steve Smith vs Aaron Gocs: The Viral Ashes Moment + Beau Miles’ Kokoda Advice
Q: What happened with the Ashes moment?
Gocs explains the viral moment and shares how the incident boosted his profile and led to interactions with fans.
State of Origin Controversy! Cooper Johns Interrogates Connor Watson’s PNG Trip & Grills New Host
Q: Cooper, where have you had more fun, footy or media?
Cooper explains that while both are rewarding, media offers broader opportunities for storytelling and engagement beyond the field, though footy remains a core passion.
Kalyn Ponga Like You've Never Seen Him
Q: There's talk about your allegiance between New Zealand and Australia. Can you share what that decision meant for you and your family?
He explains the significance of representing his culture and acknowledges the role of family support, describing the change in rules as positive for the international game and his personal opportunities.
NRL Heads to Vegas! AFL Star's Inside Scoop & Ice Hockey Fight Rules Explained
Q: Did it feel the same as an NRL Origin game?
It probably doesn't have the legs that the NRL origin has, but the spectacle was great.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sportscafe

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

Sportscafe is a sports entertainment show focused on rugby league, cricket, AFL, and broader Aussie sports culture, delivered with playful banter and exclusive guest interviews. Episodes often mix in-depth conversations with current-season analysis, heartfelt personal journeys, and cross-sport banter, giving listeners behind-the-scenes access to athletes, coaches, and sports media figures. Noteworthy is the blend of high-profile athletes with off-field storytelling, charity and advocacy angles, and the show's informal, irreverent tone that keeps conversations accessible and entertaining for a broad sports-loving audience.

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1. What a Lad
2. Between Two Beers Podcast
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4. The Dom Harvey Podcast
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Sportscafe launched 2 years ago and published 84 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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Recent guests on Sportscafe include:

1. Glenn Maxwell
2. George Best
3. Victor Radley
4. Marc Ellis
5. Michael Klim
6. Elle Macpherson
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Jharal Yow Yeh

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