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The Circus

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Welcome to The Circus: week-after-week of prestige narration from the hotbed of Australian winter sport. Featuring players, pundits, comics and punters, join The Grade Cricketer’s Pez and Higgos as they chronicle the culture, scandal, farce and humourlessness of the codes the nation actually cares about.

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Recent Guests

Will Hoskin Elliott
AFL player featured in a fan interaction anecdote
Collingwood (mentioned)
Episode: Sporting Icks
Catherine Murphy
Australian sports broadcaster
ABC, Fox Sports, ABC News Breakfast
Episode: Strengths and Weaknesses, with Catherine Murphy
Billy D'Arcy
Guest on The Circus, comedian and sports commentator
Stand-up comedian, Melbourne Comedy Festival participant
Episode: Gut punches, Gould and Gimlet, with Billy D'Arcy
Dan Connell
Comedian and stand-up performer; co-host guest on this episode
The Circus
Episode: Kylie’s twilight ultimatum, Fake tough guys, Tillies miss silverware
Clancy Overall
Co-host from Betoota Advocate
Betoota Advocate
Episode: Tillies through, Albo's ground invasion, Kane goes whack, with Betoota Advocate
Errol Parker
Co-host from Betoota Advocate
Betoota Advocate
Episode: Tillies through, Albo's ground invasion, Kane goes whack, with Betoota Advocate
Craig Foster
Former professional footballer and broadcaster, human rights advocate
Episode: Scissor lifts, media wars and Madge, with Craig Foster
Tom Papley
SWANs forward, guest on the episode
Sydney Swans
Episode: Are you coaching for your life? with Tom Papley
Christian Welch
Former NRL player and business analyst at Collingwood AFL club
Collingwood AFL club
Episode: A-Graders, Vegas, Mexican cartels, with Christian Welch

Hosts

Pez
Host of The Circus
Higgo
Co-host of The Circus
Ian Higgins
Host of The Circus

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 446 ratings
  • Fast paced I nsight, humour and great interviews

    As an Aussie living in California I need a weekly dose of Aussie sport and these guys deliver. This pod and Down Round make me feel like I’m back in the pub with some mates.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wordfromdownunder
    United Statesa year ago
  • Pod Where is?

    Made Funny speakpipe. Need to hear on pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FogMan138
    Australiaa year ago
  • Boys are Back

    Bloody Hell Boys!!

    Is this Pez’s attempt to forget that a tattoo is still being expected of him, and Higgo’s obliging.

    Anyways 5 Stars - love the new show and the old one

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MayankBawari
    Indiaa year ago
  • Rugby Union ?

    4 stars only due to lack of coverage of the sport with better haircuts

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    clarriegrimmett's love child
    Australiaa year ago
  • New pod on Wednesday.

    It’s Wednesday no pod. Grow up boys

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dissapointed Dad 222
    Australiaa year ago

Listeners Say

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Punchy, fast-paced banter and insightful guest moments make it easy to binge.
Listeners appreciate candid takes on sport culture and media dynamics.
Some episodes skew very Sydney/Melbourne-centric but entertaining for broader audiences.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#27
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#49
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#126
Singapore/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#217
Hong Kong/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#243
New Zealand/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#249
United Arab Emirates/Sports

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Strengths and Weaknesses, with Catherine Murphy
Q: What has surprised you about moving into Australian sports media and your experience interviewing iconic athletes?
Murphy shares memorable turning points early in her career, including interviewing Ronnie O'Sullivan and Roger Federer, emphasizing how kindness and preparedness helped her grow confidence.
Strengths and Weaknesses, with Catherine Murphy
Q: Before we do NordVPN, should we speak to Catherine Murphy in a second?
Catherine explains her background, how she arrived in Australia from Ireland, and her career path across Fox Sports, ABC, and the AFL website, highlighting the global and local perspectives that shape her reporting.
Scissor lifts, media wars and Madge, with Craig Foster
Q: What was it like broadcasting the Tehran match and how did it shape Australian football?
Foster explains the chaos of playing in front of 129,000 fans, the need to adapt to a high-pressure environment, and how leadership and strategy shifted Australia's international approach.
What You've Got To Understand Is, with Marlee Silva
Q: How did you transition from journalism to documentary work and telling deeper stories about athletes?
Marlee describes an organic journey, moving from on-air reporting to storytelling that highlights real people's lives, and explains Skin in the Game evolved from a desire to show sports as a vehicle for social impact, especially for women and Indigenous communities.
Are you coaching for your life? with Tom Papley
Q: How do you handle the pre-season grind and the transition into round one?
Papley discusses adapting to pre-season demands, staying connected with teammates, and the importance of building confidence heading into the opening round.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Circus

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

Two veteran Australian sports voices lead a fast-paced, irreverent roundtable that covers AFL, rugby league, cricket, soccer, and broader sports culture. Episodes mix sharp banter, hot takes, and long-form interviews with notable guests that reveal behind-the-scenes dynamics in sports media, governance, and fan culture. Sponsorship reads are woven into the flow, but the core stays anchored in candid conversations about current events, industry trends, and the human side of elite sport. A standout trait is the show's ability to blend humorous camaraderie with pointed critique of clubs, media narratives, and sponsorships, often drawing on cross-code cross-cultural perspectives to illuminate why sport remains a central part of everyday life in... more

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Recent guests on The Circus include:

1. Will Hoskin Elliott
2. Catherine Murphy
3. Billy D'Arcy
4. Dan Connell
5. Clancy Overall
6. Errol Parker
7. Craig Foster
8. Tom Papley

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