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The Lunchtime Catch Up

The Lunchtime Catch Up
Essendon Football Club
AFL
Essendon
Brad Scott
Zach Merritt
AFL Draft
Zach Merrett
Jake Stringer
Jai Caldwell
Sam Durham
AFLW
Injuries
Carlton
St Kilda
Geelong Football Club
Player Development
Draft Picks
Collingwood Football Club
Carlton Football Club
GWS Giants

The Lunchtime Catch Up Podcast discusses the hot topic news and game reviews each week for Essendon and AFL fans

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Pick 1 or a win to build momentum? by The Lunchtime Catch Up

Nic Martin is our guest by The Lunchtime Catch Up

Chat with Cal Twomey on EFC coaching process, draft and trade by The Lunchtime Catch Up

List Management calls with Ed Pascoe & Scooter by The Lunchtime Catch Up

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Recent Guests

Nic Martin
Essendon Football Club player
Essendon Football Club
Episode: Nic Martin is our guest
Ed Pascoe
AFL list management expert invited onto the show
Episode: List Management calls with Ed Pascoe & Scooter
Tommy Wolfe
Contributor from Reading the Play blog
Reading the Play, Flight Plan Pod, ESPN
Episode: Special Guest Panel review of Essendon season so far
Jasper Chalupa
Contributor from Flight Plan Pod and ESPN
Flight Plan Podcast, ESPN
Episode: Special Guest Panel review of Essendon season so far
Ben McKay
AFL player, backline defender for Essendon
Essendon Football Club
Episode: Ben McKay is our guest
Blake Justice
Essendon NGA prospect and competitive defender poised for the draft
Next Generation Academy, Essendon
Episode: Essendon NGA prospect Blake Justice is our guest
Andrew Welsh
President of the Essendon Football Club and former player
Essendon Football Club
Episode: Essendon President Andrew Welsh is our guest
Sullivan Robey
Draft bolter and talented young footballer
Episode: Bombers keep Merrett - Draft bolter Sullivan Robey our guest
Jasper Todd
From Flight Plan Podcast, focused on Essendon Football Club discussions.
Flight Plan Podcast
Episode: Spirited round table chat with Flight Plan Pod & Bomber Banter

Hosts

Grant
Host with a long-running presence, often driving the show's critical takes and leadership discussions.
Scott
Co-host providing balanced fan perspectives and hosting duties; often engages in analysis with a collaborative approach.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 336 ratings
  • Homophobic

    Has been going down hill for a long time.

    One of the cohosts uses homophobic language.

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    Turk Rocket!
    Australia4 months ago
  • Serious potential if..

    Never listened to a podcast with such potential, ruined by one co host.

    Scooter is fantastic. Provides insightful information and opinions - with contacts within the club often drop feeding information. Really interesting listen.

    Grant on the other hand is a completely bizarre addition to the show. Talks an awful lot (often over scooter) and says nothing. Provides analysis that a 13 year old would observe. Repetitive, dull, uninteresting. Runs the fans Facebook page like a dictator and can’t... more

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    GussyWalker
    Australia4 months ago
  • The best Bombers fan podcast

    I've been listening to the lunchtime catchup since 2019 and a paid Patreon member since 2021.

    I recommend the lunchtime catch-up podcast to all of my Bombers supporting friends and family.

    Scott and Grant combined give a balanced fans perspective, with a long history of supporting the club and in more recent years have connections to some inside the club together with insights from training watchers to share even more of an insight into the happenings on and off the training track.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Azz&Jadey
    Australia4 months ago
  • Thanks guys

    Appreciate you taking the time to give the fans some feedback after the sad and disappointing start to our ‘26 season. Awful performances. Terrible for us at home to watch that stuff. Glad to hear you are as fundamentally challenged - as supporters - as we are. Very close to permanently broken now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VInceTask
    Australia5 months ago
  • Mixed have stopped listening

    If you want two hosts who can’t pronounce the players’ names including an offputting dude who coughs all the time with mid takes and analysis, then this is a pod for you.

    There is so much defending the indefensible (they gotta pay the piper in exchange for club access I guess)

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Turk Rocket!
    Australiaa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audience feedback highlights value in guest expertise and in-depth game and draft analysis, though some criticisms target consistency of hosting and pacing.
Fans appreciate the balanced mix of insider access and candid fandom, making it a go-to for Bomber supporters.
Prospective guests are drawn to the show for its clear, opinionated takes and access to club insights.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

List Management calls with Ed Pascoe & Scooter
Q: What is the likely fate of Archie Perkins at year's end?
Perkins is viewed as a delisting risk or, at best, boundary-depth option, with the sense that other draft targets or new list slots could push him out unless a draft-based reshuffle opens a path for him.
List Management calls with Ed Pascoe & Scooter
Q: Based on the current draft hand, do you have a rough number of players who may leave the club at the end of the year?
The guest suggests roughly ten players could depart when excluding rookies, accounting for a mix of contracted players, potential trades, and list restructuring as the team looks to balance age and incoming talent.
Essendon NGA prospect Blake Justice is our guest
Q: What are your goals for 2026?
Blake aims to play every game for Calder, make the Metro squad, and potentially play VFL for Essendon while continuing to improve his skills.
Essendon NGA prospect Blake Justice is our guest
Q: Can you tell us about your journey so far?
Blake shares how he transitioned from basketball to football after realizing his passion for the sport, focusing solely on footy over the last few years.
Bombers keep Merrett - Draft bolter Sullivan Robey our guest
Q: How would you describe your personality at training and on field?
I think I've got a really good balance of being friendly and having a good personality to keep relationships.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lunchtime Catch Up

What is The Lunchtime Catch Up about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pair of long-running fans host frank, opinionated discussions about Essendon and AFL topics, mixing post-game analysis, coaching decisions, and list-building with interviews from journalists, players, recruiters, and club officials. Episodes often center on coaching changes, draft strategy, development pathways, and how off-field club politics influence on-field performance. A notable strength is blending fan passion with documentary-style insights from guests connected to the sport, offering practical takeaways on team strategy, leadership, and player development for listeners who want both context and candid commentary.

Overall, it stands out for its two-host dynamic, accessible breakdown of games and drafts, and high-engagement guest ... more

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1. Nic Martin
2. Ed Pascoe
3. Tommy Wolfe
4. Jasper Chalupa
5. Ben McKay
6. Blake Justice
7. Andrew Welsh
8. Sullivan Robey

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