The Kick it Forward Podcast

Kick it Forward

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Brisbane Lions

Disgraced sports journalist Josh Garlepp is joined by Harry Fitzgerald and Giorgio Savini in their new home as the trio navigate the weird and wide world of sport.

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	290	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	SportsComedy

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Latest Episodes

ROT | Josh & Giorgio HATED Plane Spotting, The Winning Sketch Tank Reveal, Wild GTA VI Headlines, We Hired A PR Professional, & A Giant Poo Raisin’ Some Eyebrows.

⁠NEW MERCH DESIGNS AVAILABLE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

ROT:

• Stolen valor with the listener sfx.

• Plane Spotting + Finnair plane TOUR.

• Sketch tank winning sketch revealed.

• Biggest ferris wheel disasters.

• Harry hires KIF a PR Professional.

• The... more

28 Oct 2026 • 53 min

SPORT | MUNTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH, Harry Goes TRAM Spotting, G's CRAZY D&D Night, When You Run Your Mate Over With A Car, HELICOPTERS AT THE CRICKET, & G's Fantasy Team Name Puns.

⁠NEW MERCH DESIGNS AVAILABLE⁠⁠⁠⁠

SPORT:

• Noah joins the pod.

• WE went to Sydney to drink beers.

• Josh gives an important muntal health update.

• Harry does some tech tests and goes tram spotting.

• G's WILD Dungeon & Dragons night ... more

25 Oct 2026 • 1 hr

ROT | SKETCH TANK WAS CRAZY, Harry Tells AI He Ran Out Of Beers, Do You Poo Naked? G Investigates, Whose Joke Is It Anyway: 30 - 40 BEERS, & Schemes: FREE Courtesy Bus.

⁠NEW MERCH DESIGNS AVAILABLE⁠⁠⁠⁠

ROT:

• Sketch Tank came to life at the KIF studios. Who will impress the sharks?

• Harry is at the pub with a MAJOR problem.

• G's Investigation: POOING NAKED.

• Just Waiting for a mate investigation upda... more

21 Oct 2026 • 50 min

SPORT | Sam Newman Confirms Sad News About Wayne Carey, Harry Is SICK Of Victoria, The Biggest Rivalry In The NBL, A DOG Makes History In The AFLW, & Drum Roll… Giorgio Went To A Park?!

⁠NEW MERCH DESIGNS AVAILABLE⁠⁠⁠⁠

SPORT:

• Harry is moving to Queensland.

• G is warming up to an Irish staple.

• Josh’s crazy crazy story.

• Cricket: Rain delays, is Nathan Lyon angry?

• Sam Newman reveals why Wayne Carey has left the... more

19 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 8 min

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Recent Guests

Sarah Sitchie

Public relations professional with experience in crisis and reputation management

Piccolo PR

Episode: ROT | Josh & Giorgio HATED Plane Spotting, The Winning Sketch Tank Reveal, Wild GTA VI Headlines, We Hired A PR Professional, & A Giant Poo Raisin’ Some Eyebrows.

Kit Strickland

Contributor who submits recipes for segments and writes in about events

Kick It Forward Club

Episode: ROT | GTA VI Rumours Are WILD, Schemes: 100,000 Qantas Points for $90, Harry's Big House: Kits Beer Drinking Birthday Comp, Round The World PLANE Challenge, & Gongs.

Dom Dollar

Musician/guest mentioned in backstage chat

Episode: SPORT | The Wharfie Time To End All Wharfie Times. Our WILD GF Week Wrap Up, Giorgios Story From Hanging With Josh & Nick Daicos, + YOUR Calls On How It All Went Wrong For The Dockers.

Sam Pang

Person spoken about as a potential interview subject

Episode: SPORT | The Wharfie Time To End All Wharfie Times. Our WILD GF Week Wrap Up, Giorgios Story From Hanging With Josh & Nick Daicos, + YOUR Calls On How It All Went Wrong For The Dockers.

Andrew Dillon

AFL Chief Executive

Australian Football League

Episode: BONUS | We Interrogate AFL CEO Andrew Dillon

Shaun McManus

Premiership Cup presenter for FREO, former Fremantle Dockers captain

Fremantle Dockers

Episode: SPORT | FREO’S PREMIERSHIP CUP AMBASSADOR SHAUN MCMANUS JOINS THE POD, Munted News Sydney Prelim Wrap, Josh & G Avoid Fights At The Brissy Hawks Game, Calling Qantas To Book An A380 From Perth, & Peter Daicos SPOTTED.

Kane Cornes

Former AFL player and media personality

Episode: BONUS | Kane Cornes Storms out of our Interview

Mark Holden

Australian Idol judge, musician, songwriter

Australian Idol / Music Industry

Episode: BONUS | Mark Holden. How he got F**KED OVER by Dicko on Aus Idol.

Sam Jeffs

Winner of the national Split the G competition

Kick it Forward event

Episode: ROT | Schemes: $7 KAYO, $7 KAYO, $7 KAYO YES YES YES LISTEN NOW! National Split The G Comp WINNER Joins The Pod, Lid Spinners Go Nuts, Josh Is Homing In On Snipes, YOUR CHANCE To Do The Spread Eagle Sprint.

Hosts

Josh Garlepp

Host of The Kick it Forward Podcast

Harry Fitzgerald

Co-host performing undercover/character bits (Keith)

Giorgio Savini

Co-host/regular on the show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings

Once I Hated Corn
Now I like him. Still hate your pod but you still have hope.
Apple Podcasts
5
Cutter Man Mountain
Australia2 months ago
Actual
I have come to a sudden realisation that the “before GTA 6” jokes will finally come to an end… what are we gonna do? Anyways… hate the pod
Apple Podcasts
5
Freo will blow it this year
Australia2 months ago
Weird guys
Love the pod… Not
Apple Podcasts
5
Jakehaines93
Australia2 months ago
HEAVEN KNOWS I’M MISERABLE NOW
Recommended for all fans of Morrissey. Utterly miserable pod. 5 stars
Apple Podcasts
5
Pleather Poisoning
Australia3 months ago
Actual pod
The pod is actual barely listenable, went back and listened from the start and regret every minute
Apple Podcasts
5
hazzisonj
Australia3 months ago

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Listeners Say

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Fans like the spontaneous, unscripted feel and frequent audience participation.

Some episodes receive criticism for crossing into misogynistic or mean-spirited humor.

The show's guests and topics span sports, travel, and pop culture, which can attract a wide but niche audience.

Listeners appreciate the high-energy, banter-driven format and the sense of community among the hosts.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify	#53	Australia/Top Podcasts
Spotify	#4	Australia/Sports
Spotify	#119	Australia/Trending
Apple Podcasts	#36	Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts	#60	Hong Kong/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

ROT | Josh & Giorgio HATED Plane Spotting, The Winning Sketch Tank Reveal, Wild GTA VI Headlines, We Hired A PR Professional, & A Giant Poo Raisin’ Some Eyebrows.

Q: On the crisis management, what's the best strategy here? Like, how can you help us?

Sarah Sitchie says she has completed a personal brand audit and will identify each host's brand strengths, reputational risks and opportunities for strategic repositioning.

BONUS | THE GRADE CRICKETER: Is This The End Of The Boxing Day Test? BBL Privatisation Explained & why Kerry O’Keefe is the GOAT

Q: What does Big Bash League privatisation look like in reality when it plays out?

The guests expect minority ownership, potentially from overseas investors, to bring more money and stronger T20 players, while warning that team identities and the broader international schedule could change as leagues connect under major investors.

BONUS | THE GRADE CRICKETER: Is This The End Of The Boxing Day Test? BBL Privatisation Explained & why Kerry O’Keefe is the GOAT

Q: Do you genuinely fear for the state of Australian cricket when the older players retire, possibly within the same six months?

The guests expect a major drop-off after this successful generation retires, while noting that Australian cricket has historically moved through cycles of dominant teams and weaker periods.

ROT | GTA VI Rumours Are WILD, Schemes: 100,000 Qantas Points for $90, Harry's Big House: Kits Beer Drinking Birthday Comp, Round The World PLANE Challenge, & Gongs.

Q: What is Kit's beer drinking birthday competition all about?

Kit outlines the event rules, including designated spewing zones, a beer-drinking quota, a monologue element, and a team-based scoring system that is both elaborate and comically chaotic.

SPORT | World Number 5 BEN SHELTON Joins KIF In Germany.

Q: How do you stay above the mental stuff on tour?

He emphasizes being unpredictable but focusing on point-to-point walking through routines, breathing, and trying to stay present; acknowledging the demanding schedule and time-zone changes makes staying composed crucial.

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A rowdy, long-form conversation that blends sports analysis with irreverent humor, travel stories, and running audience-driven bits. Episodes frequently bounce between AFL and global sports chatter, wild real-life anecdotes, and recurring segments like fan-sourced schemes, ongoing investigations, and light-hearted pranks. The dynamic among the three hosts—brash, goofy, and banter-forward—drives a high-energy vibe that appeals to sports fans who enjoy comedy, playful skepticism of big-name coverage, and audience participation. A notable hook is the mix of high- and low-stakes topics delivered with rapid-fire humor, guest interactions, and live audience bits, which keeps the format unpredictable and entertaining for listeners who want sports ... more

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3. Dom Dollar
4. Sam Pang
5. Andrew Dillon
6. Shaun McManus
7. Kane Cornes
8. Mark Holden

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