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They Might Become Giants

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GWS Giants
AFL
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Sydney Swans
Western Sydney
Australian Football League
Hawthorn
NRL
Geelong
Port Adelaide
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Brisbane Lions
Gold Coast Suns
AFL Finals
Canberra
Guildford Hotel
Sydney
West Coast Eagles
Collingwood
Carlton

Alex Williams is a massive fan and ambassador for the GWS GIANTS. His NRL loving mate Brandon McClelland is a sports fanatic, born in Western Sydney and knows nothing about the AFL. Taking his GIANTS ambassadorial duties far too seriously, Alex has now bullied his actor mate Brandon to do a podcast about their journey to discover the best pubs and eateries in Western Sydney to watch away AFL games... more

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After another loss to our most hated cross town rivals Alex and Brandon bemoan the never ending injury list as even more of our warriors succumb to injury.

Its at the point where our VFL coaches are having to lace up the boots to make up the numb... more

The lads are extremely disappointed with losing the (ostensibly) un-loseable against Essendon, but thankfully everyone around them on the ladder lost too. Which means the race for the wildcard spot is still on!

Producer Sam puts a hard question to... more

A rising star is born with a legendary rat-tail, Briggs dominated the ruck, and now Alex and Brandon rave about the incredible performance of the GWS Giants after a fortifying performance against an of-late out of form Geelong Cats. They also rant ab... more

The boys are ecstatic (and Producer Sam too) with the Giants surprise win over the Freo Dockers and dare to dream, are we so back?

They look to the upcoming clash with Geelong and analyse the glut of teams at the bottom end of the top ten to asce... more

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Recent Guests

Shannon Ryan
Actor, on-stage performer in AFLW play W
New Ghost Theatre Company / Old Fitz Theatre
Episode: Records Are Made To Be Broken
Grace Smyver
Actor, on-stage performer in AFLW play W
New Ghost Theatre Company / Old Fitz Theatre
Episode: Records Are Made To Be Broken
Matt Sullivan
News.com.au sports journalist
News.com.au
Episode: AFL IS OVERRATED
Dave Anthony
American comedian and podcaster.
The Dollop
Episode: The American Giant - Interview with Dave Anthony from the Dollop
Swoop Luke
A prolific YouTuber and fan of the Collingwood Magpies
Swoop Luke YouTube Channel
Episode: Bababooey, We're Back For 2025!
Gemma Bastiani
Footy analyst and co-host of the Credit to the Girls podcast
Credit to the Girls
Episode: The Most Comprehensive Analysis of the 'Dub'
Mary K
A Giants ambassador and a passionate supporter of the Parramatta Eels, known for her insights into rugby league and women's sports.
ladieswholeague.com.au
Episode: We Need A Win
Kristian Barron
A devoted Fremantle fan, known for his insightful commentary on the Dockers.
Episode: Sudden Death Season & Purple Pride
Nic English
Actor, known for roles in 10 Pound Poms and Well Mania
Episode: Power Stances & Summer Camps with Nic English

Hosts

Alex Williams
Host focused on Giants fandom and Western Sydney culture; active promoter of pubs and venues for watching AFL.
Brandon McClelland
Co-host with a Western Sydney perspective; brings humor and outside-interest dynamism to AFL discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • The Boys Are Back

    Genuinely the best AFL podcast going around, and I’m not even a Giants fan! A lot of fun, insightful and none of the ‘expert’ journos coming out with same tired lines and debates.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MattD1389
    Australia5 months ago
  • Humerus and informative

    These guys have a hilarious chemistry that makes for actual lols when listening. Don’t have to be a giants fan to find entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    derzzzzzyyy
    Australiaa year ago
  • Mint Poddy

    Love this poddy, keep it up fellas 🧡🧡

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    25cromwell
    Australia2 years ago
  • Loving this!

    As a new Giants fan / member from the UK who's rapidly falling in love while also trying to get to grips with this wonderful sport, this podcast has come around at exactly the right time for me. Cheers to you both!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cxa88
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Putting the orange and grey on the map

    Not only do GWS fans exist, they put out great content like this. Give it a listen and you may find that you become a Giant yourself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Therealmaggo
    Australia2 years ago

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Audience-friendly, approachable take on AFL and Western Sydney culture.
Great energy and authentic cover of local venues and events.
Chemistry between hosts keeps banter lively and relatable.

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The Walking Wounded
Q: Who is our next club legend at GWS after Toby?
Probably Finn, but also Darcy Jones could be the next face of the organization.
The Walking Wounded
Q: What's been your highlight from the podcast?
The histories, particularly the Curse of Colonel Sanders.
The Most Comprehensive Analysis of the 'Dub'
Q: What do you think that the Giants could sort of improve next year, and are there any players that you sort of see in that draft that you think the Giants should look toward to kind of paper up some cracks?
I mean, they kind of need a bit of everything, but I think key position players are so valuable in AFLW still...
The Most Comprehensive Analysis of the 'Dub'
Q: Did you grow up kind of being a footy fan or were you just sort of just a stats fan?
I grew up as a footy fan, but being a woman who grew up before I was very much an adult before AFLW came in... So out of high school, I studied music business... My first love was always footy.
Bababooey, We're Back For 2025!
Q: How do you feel about the matchup against the Giants?
Swoop Luke felt that small, medium forwards match well against the Giants but emphasized struggles against bigger forwards like Jesse Hogan.

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Two longtime friends cover AFL culture through a Western Sydney lens, mixing game talk with local venue culture, fan banter, and audience engagement. Episodes emphasize community watch parties, stadium vibes, and practical insights for following the Giants, often weaving in personal anecdotes, history bits, and playful debates about teams, venues, and traditions. The show stands out for its informal, crowd-driven vibe, strong local focus, and willingness to explore offbeat topics (e.g., regional landmarks, dining, and fan culture) beyond straight game analysis. Potential listeners who enjoy casual banter, practical event tips, and a strong sense of place will likely find it engaging and entertaining.

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1. Shannon Ryan
2. Grace Smyver
3. Matt Sullivan
4. Dave Anthony
5. Swoop Luke
6. Gemma Bastiani
7. Mary K
8. Kristian Barron

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