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The Sounding Board

SEN
AFL
Cobram Estate
Osso Buco
Super Bowl
Woolworths
Pesto Pasta
Taylor Swift
Super Bowl Parade
NRL
Kansas City Chiefs
Media Coverage
Vodka Sauce Pasta
Infrastructure In Sports
Gun Violence
Salmon Skewers
Brad Banducci
Australian Football League
The Rock
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Cricket

Podcast with Craig Hutchison & Damian Barrett.

PublishesDailyEpisodes408Founded10 years ago
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Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they discuss: The Melbourne Marathon, NewsCorp's comments on our "Australianness", Australia's captain this summer, the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, and more... more

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about their learnings from 2025, Channel 7's reported pursuit of Tom Morris, the WWE in Perth, Hutchy's chances of being the next AFL CEO, and more.

🗣️ Hosted by:

Craig Hutchison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... more

Hutchy and Damo had lots to cover in this week's episode, including the media tactics used in this year's AFL trade period, Kane Cornes' contract extension at SEN, John Kanga's resignation as MRC Chairman, the doorstops they've noticed recently, and ... more

It's a quick, delicious and nutritious recipe from Damo today! Let us know what you think of it.

Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thesoundingboard@sen.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Damo’s Dish is proudl... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Lyon
Sports commentator and media personality
Episode: Scorecard #136
Jordan Kanellis
Producer of The Sounding Board and versatile broadcaster
SEM
Episode: Scorecard #126
Eddie McGuire
Media executive and television presenter
Channel Nine
Episode: Scorecard #117 (ft. Eddie McGuire)
Sherry Ferrara
Actor known for playing Turtle in Entourage
Episode: S9 E1 - There's a hungry field here!

Hosts

Damian Barrett
Host known for his insights into sports journalism and media commentary, particularly in Australian sports.
Craig Hutchison
Co-host responsible for balancing critical sports analysis with a light-hearted banter, contributing to lively discussions.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Awesome

    Absolutely love this podcast. Topics are great as is the banter. A must listen each week

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Floydy77
    Australia2 months ago
  • Sheesh

    Navel gazing of the highest order 🙄

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ciriciri77
    Australia2 months ago
  • Must listening

    Great show, not just sport.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben plus 5
    Australia2 months ago
  • Insipid podcast

    Astounding hypocrisies and conflicts of interest from both hosts on gambling, journalism and business to name a few topics. No thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NiftyNumber_
    Australia3 months ago
  • Great show - ignore the lefties

    Love the show & Damo’s take on Victoria - the basket case it is under Labor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Parker..
    Australia6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the engaging banter and insights into sports media, emphasizing a mix of humor and serious discussion.
Critics note a perceived drift toward overly critical or politically charged commentary, which they feel detracts from the sports focus.
Many enjoy the culinary segments, indicating a unique blend that enriches the sports commentary experience.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#175
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#32
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#173
Singapore/Sports

Talking Points

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Scorecard #171
Q: How did Andrew Hastie's resignation relate to the leadership challenge?
They expressed skepticism about Hastie's claims that his resignation had nothing to do with the leadership challenge.
Scorecard #171
Q: What did you think of the commentary feedback regarding pronoun usage?
The hosts noted the difficulty of getting everything right during commentary, recognizing that mistakes can happen.
S10 35 - Question Time
Q: What did Damo think of the Geelong president taking aim at the media for criticism of Geelong Football Club and their many incidents?
Damo expressed that he agrees with the criticism of the media, acknowledging Geelong's right to operate as they see fit despite the controversies.
S10 35 - Question Time
Q: Where is the relationship between Racing New South Wales and PVL sit now with the reported loss of 175 million?
The hosts clarified this involves the Australian Turf Club owing a significant amount to Racing New South Wales, which is a non-interest loan.
S10 E34 - Question Time
Q: How do you think the logistics behind the Fox Footy grand final call ended up working?
They called it live on tape from the studio in South Melbourne, reacting to what they were seeing in real time.

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Listeners are treated to engaging discussions revolving around the world of sports, with a keen focus on Australian Football and other popular sporting events. The hosts frequently analyze current issues in sports media, tackle controversies surrounding athletic personalities, and provide commentary on market dynamics. Additionally, culinary segments such as 'Damo's Dish' offer a blend of cooking tips alongside sports talk, creating a uniquely entertaining fusion that appeals to food enthusiasts as well. The dynamic between the hosts, showcasing sharp wit and contrasting opinions, adds a layer of humor and relatability to the discourse, making it a compelling listen for fans of both sports and culinary culture.

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The Sounding Board launched 10 years ago and published 408 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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2. Jordan Kanellis
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4. Sherry Ferrara

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