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Fire Up!

Fire Up!
Rugby League
NRL
State Of Origin
Canberra Raiders
Sydney Roosters
Melbourne Storm
West Tigers
Canterbury Bulldogs
Queensland
South Sydney Rabbitohs
Australian Sport
Dolphins
Wayne Bennett
Newcastle Knights
Fire Up!
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Spencer Leniu
Magic Round
Tigers
Parramatta Eels

Hosts Stephen Ferris and Kris Gale are back with the long-running Fire Up! show (formerly on FBI Radio) that dives WAY too deep into the absurdities, minutiae, atrocities and huuuuge personalities in the NRL Universe, featuring regular guest and a perfunctory, random and opinionated weekly analysis of every round's games.

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Matt Rule joins us to talk through the delight that is the 10th anniversary of the Beer Footy Food Festival taking place at Henson Park, Marrickville this Saturday.And PWA's Kai Drake says that he will send North Shore Wrestling's Jack Osborne back o... more

The Beer Footy Festival is looming large (18 July @ Henson Park, Marrickville) and we welcome independent brewer, Hawke's Brewing Co., to the mike via the agency of their digital marketing guru, Ben Hansen, to talk about their role in the festivities... more

Rugby league means pain, none more right now than is the case for followers of St. George Illawarra. We bring in the Prince of Punishment and media baron, John Gregory, to help process the particular discomfort being endured by Dragons fans.

And we t... more

Rugby league pundit, Stephen Rae, joins the show and adds his voice to Fire Up! in that we collectively know nothing about rugby league. Stephen also is unmoved by the return of Captain Charger up on the Gold Coast. However, alarm bells are ringing t... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Rae
Guest on Fire Up!
Episode: Cowbell Clanger???
Duncan Fine
Journalist, pundit and renaissance man
Episode: The Greatest Game of All You Can Bet On It
Kane Evans
NRL player who publicly came out; discussed in the episode
NRL
Episode: Medley Of Misery
Marley Palletti
Samoan Lebanese wrestler, one half of Mana and Manoush
PWA (Pro Wrestling Australia)
Episode: Mana & Manoush, Cuz!
Sebastian (Elfination)
Lebanese-Samoan wrestler, other half of Mana and Manoush
PWA (Pro Wrestling Australia)
Episode: Mana & Manoush, Cuz!
Mary Konstantopoulos
Rugby league commentator, writer, podcaster
Various rugby league media projects
Episode: Unconditional Fandom
Peta Amelia
Guest on the show, participant in the discussion
Guest appearance
Episode: Unconditional Fandom
John Roby
NBA pundit and expert, referred to as JR
Unspecified (guest)
Episode: Negative Smells
Stephen Gorry
Sydney Roosters' lawyer, Venues NSW
Venues NSW; Sydney Roosters
Episode: All Roads Lead To Romey...and Moresby

Hosts

Stephen Ferris
Main host with deep rugby league knowledge and voice in debates; often anchors banter with guests and co-hosts.
Kris Gale
Co-host with sharp takes and cultural context, often driving the show's banter and cross-podcast references.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Love these guys and their grub spotting

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Chris Onnit
    a year ago
  • I’m fired up!

    The very best in eyes up footy analysis. Getting sick of the tired old 360? Feel like there’s more NRL angles to be had? Want to know what dark well Cameron Smith drew his unholy power from? Stephen and Kris will take you the full 720 and return you safely to your chair. Always moving forward not backward, upward not forward and always twirling twirling towards the finals. Ubuntu! Go the dragons!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mat.the.w
    Australia3 years ago
  • Brilliant episode with HG Nelson this week on Fire Up

    Definitely the best/funniest NRL podcast going around. It’s my weekly fix of footy news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Worfoa
    Australia3 years ago
  • Great show

    Ferris puts the funk back into Fire Up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Naomig14
    Australia3 years ago
  • Keep it comin’

    I have no idea how you guys can know this much about the game past and present & all the funny stories - it’s educating me I tell you, and giving me a good laugh.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheJLE
    Australia3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the show's sharp, forward-looking rugby league analysis and banter.
Fans appreciate the guest variety and insider takes that add depth beyond standard game recaps.
Some listeners mention the show's behind-the-scenes access to media and governance topics as a standout.
Many comment on the show's humor and engaging hosts, noting it's entertaining and informative.

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Apple Podcasts
#247
Canada/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#56
Australia/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#119
Germany/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#52
Ireland/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#61
New Zealand/News/Sports News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Greatest Game of All You Can Bet On It
Q: Do you get excited by State of Origin? Where does this sit in the pecking order of loyalties?
Yes, I get excited and wound up by Origin; it's hard to ignore, and it's grown into a critical, brilliant part of the rugby league calendar, though I also value the Pacific Nations and the broader international scene.
The Greatest Game of All You Can Bet On It
Q: Declare your allegiances in the National Rugby League, if indeed you have any?
I have a strong allegiance to a team that's won 21 premierships, the South Sydney Rabbitohs, but I also enjoy the wider league culture and am open about my favourites across different periods.
Crisis. What Crisis?
Q: What is the core crisis facing the league according to the hosts?
They argue the crisis centers on media dynamics, marquee player signings abroad (notably Papua New Guinea), and the confusion or fragmentation around branding and audience attention, which could threaten traditional club cultures.
Vonnie Sampson - "The Ball Never Lies"
Q: Were you familiar with Widewater Sports before joining Fox League?
Yes, I grew up with Widewater Sports; they were iconic in the sports broadcasting world.
The Big Dance (w/special guest Shane Lee)
Q: Do you think the atmosphere was better or worse from State of Origin to Grand Final?
The atmosphere was definitely coming through the telly.

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What is Fire Up! about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running, late-night style rugby league show that fizzes with sharp banter, deep sports knowledge, and a readiness to riff on every corner of the NRL world. Regulars dissect weekly rounds, governance debates, media narratives, sponsorships, and fan culture, often mixing humor with pointed analysis. Guests and topics span players, lawyers, media figures, and entertainers, creating a mix of insider perspectives and outsider commentary that appeals to passionate fans who crave candid takes and cross-disciplinary context. Noteworthy is the show's endemic culture of playful antagonism, club rivalries, and culture-shock moments (like stadium politics and branding debates) that keeps conversations entertaining while staying rooted in rugby l... more

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Fire Up! launched 4 years ago and published 100 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 Fire Up! include:

1. Stephen Rae
2. Duncan Fine
3. Kane Evans
4. Marley Palletti
5. Sebastian (Elfination)
6. Mary Konstantopoulos
7. Peta Amelia
8. John Roby

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