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The Sounding Board

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Podcast with Craig Hutchison & Damian Barrett.

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Melbourne Cup week didn't get in the way of another big show for Hutchy and Damo, with discussions on the articles written about Hutchy this week, Australia's Test series loss to South Africa, the drama between Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, the rival pod... more

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: Next year's Gather Round fixture, Airbnb's new checkout chore rules, mandatory national civic service, playoff baseball, and more.

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Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about radio guides, ABC's cricket commentary, the Gather Round fixture, Cosm's potential in Australia, and more.

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Hutchy and Damo had plenty to catch up on this week, including Hutchy's latest travels around the globe, Jack Ginnivan's comments on Tasmania, DAZN's relationship with Foxtel, Ben Roberts-Smith's interview on 2GB, and more.

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Recent Guests

Barnaby Joyce
Former Australian politician
National Party (Australia) / Parliament of Australia
Episode: S11 E25 - We've Got a Problem Here
Michael Whiting
Sports journalist, contributed question
News Corp / AFL coverage
Episode: Scorecard #201
Tom Morris
Sports journalist, appeared as a guest on the panel
Fox Sports/ AFL coverage
Episode: Scorecard #201
Nicky Osborne
Comedian and host of Bush Deep
Nova Podcasts
Episode: S11 E23 - The Line on Being Outraged
Eddie McGuire
Television and radio host referenced as part of the industry moves
ARN
Episode: S11 E22 - The "Look At Me" Era
Karl Stefanovic
Television presenter involved in the Karl Stefanovic situation
Nine Network
Episode: S11 E22 - The "Look At Me" Era
Tommy Robinson
Public figure featured in Karl Stefanovic interview
Episode: S11 E22 - The "Look At Me" Era
Piers Morgan
Journalist who conducted a high-profile interview with Karl Stefanovic
Various media outlets
Episode: S11 E22 - The "Look At Me" Era
Phil O'Neill
Guest on Question Time
Media/sports journalism
Episode: S11 E20 - Question Time

Hosts

Sam Watson
Host of The Sounding Board; long-running media commentator with DrinkWise sponsorship ties.
Craig Hutchison
Co-host and primary presenter; widely involved in sports media and branding.
Damian Barrett
Co-host; veteran sports broadcaster with deep AFL and media-industry insights.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Less is more

    Only started listening in the past few months. Find Hutchy very easy listening and he will actually give you proper insights which I like.

    The Stefanovic/Stokes/NRL rights pod was the best one by far (that I’ve listened to).

    This should be the template… 2/3 main issues discussed each week. Not a whole heap of little issues.

    The tit for tat around which journos are feuding is tiresome tbh and neither interesting nor entertaining.

    Overall enjoy the pod though.

    Matt

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shadow1940
    Australia4 months ago
  • Turned into a Ch 7 cross promo

    How is the listening audience meant to feel about the clear and obvious fact this pod is now determined to be a PR arm of the 7 network?

    Happy to consume the content but it does feel compromised now with the cross promotion of shows like Spotlight. Only problem for the hosts is the audience is now so aware of what is considered good media product and shows like Spotlight lost all credibility long ago which means the hosts are selling messages the audience don’t believe.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sony/
    Australia4 months ago
  • Underrated pod

    I really love this podcast, love the business/media in sport angle. Really enjoy it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Imperial Blue Boy
    Australia5 months ago
  • ABC Bashing👎

    I like the show but the obvious ABC bashing is a snorefest. We get it Hutchy the national broadcaster is your competitor and you want to take it down. Do you think we don’t see that?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Cutter Man Mountain
    Australia5 months ago
  • It’s okay if desperate for some footy talk

    Hutchy is okay, but Barrett is just whiny flog.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sienna from Copenhagen
    Norway8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Cons: occasional perceived political bias, some listeners dislike on-air drama or guest dynamics.
Nice balance of behind-the-scenes sports media storytelling with current events.
Pros: sharp industry insights, strong banter, credible access to media and sports topics.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#45
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#94
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#6
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#73
Singapore/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#107
South Korea/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#110
United Arab Emirates/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S11 E39 - Australia's Longest Phone Call
Q: What do you make of the landscape with Tassie? Is it one that, as I'm hearing, it is becoming a bit of a battle for this club to sign the high-end players that it so desperately, I think, needs from the outset?
Hutchison says Tasmania has money and draft picks, and can build gradually by recruiting younger players with potential. He thinks retaining players until the new venue opens may be a greater challenge than attracting them.
S11 E39 - Australia's Longest Phone Call
Q: Are you trying to buy an NRL license that will be based in New Zealand?
Hutchison says his business considers teams across sports and is interested in growing its rugby league presence, but does not confirm a successful bid for an NRL license.
S11 E39 - Question Time
Q: What's the value return for ABC sending a cricket commentary team to cover this series?
Barrett supports sending commentators to cover major cricket and says more Australian broadcasting and coverage of the series is beneficial.
S11 E39 - Question Time
Q: Why are radio schedules more hidden in comparison to TV?
Hutchison says listeners can access the network's broadcast guides on the SCN app and website.
S11 E36 - Question Time
Q: On your footy shows at the end of the season, why do you think 30 people, no one really cares, and seem self-indulgent? Can't you do it off air at the break up?
The hosts discuss why on-air acknowledgements matter to production staff and recount a Footy Show episode where Drew Whitehead was accidentally omitted, prompting years of jokes about remembering him.

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1. Barnaby Joyce
2. Michael Whiting
3. Tom Morris
4. Nicky Osborne
5. Eddie McGuire
6. Karl Stefanovic
7. Tommy Robinson
8. Piers Morgan

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