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Western Weekender

Western Weekender
Penrith Panthers
Rugby League
Ivan Cleary
Las Vegas
Luke Garner
Melbourne Storm
Magic Round
State Of Origin
National Rugby League
Nathan Cleary
Penrith
Canberra Raiders
NRL
Penrith Stadium
Brisbane
Luke Priddis
Papua New Guinea
NSW Origin

Podcasts by The Western Weekender, Penrith's premier media outlet.

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Nathan reveals something huge that has Troy questioning his credentials as a Panthers fan.

We preview the Panthers v Tigers showdown, plus was rugby league really better in the 1990s?

And we hear from Ivan Cleary.

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Amanda, Emily and Maria are back!

This month, the girls discuss some of the things their mums drummed into them growing up - do they still apply today? Were they ever really accurate?

Plus Chanel in Penrith?

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Troy and Nathan talk about the State of Origin result and THAT send off! Plus how did the four Panthers players perform?

The boys also preview the showdown between the Panthers and Warriors on Sunday.

Plus reaction to Andrew Abdo's huge news and Ni... more

Troy doubts whether Ivan Cleary will actually finish his NRL coaching career at the end of 2027. Plus the boys unpack his huge announcement last week.

Nathan launches a new Where Are They now? segment, and we chat all things Magic Round and State of... more

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Peter Lang
Long-time rugby league journalist and media figure
The Western Weekender
Episode: Tension's Running High E75 - We draft our NSW Origin team!
Luke Priddis
Former Panthers hooker, premiership winner, philanthropist
Penrith Panthers / Luke Priddis Foundation
Episode: On The Record Revisited: - One-on-one with Luke Priddis
Moses Leota
Penrith Panthers player
Penrith Panthers
Episode: Tension's Running High E70 - Moses Leota joins us and Nathan calls for a mid-season sacking
Luke Garner
Penrith Panthers player, guest on episode
Penrith Panthers
Episode: Tension's Running High E68 - Luke Garner joins us

Hosts

Troy Dodds
Host of Tensions Running High; primary voice on Penrith Panthers coverage and related rugby league content.
Nathan Taylor
Co-host and on-show commentator; drives analysis and discussion across episodes with a focus on Panthers and league news.

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Tension's Running High E68 - Luke Garner joins us
Q: What does Luke Garner value about staying with Penrith?
Garner emphasizes the club's environment, coaching staff, friendships, and the support from fans as core reasons for re-signing, describing it as a special place where he loves coming to training every day.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Western Weekender

What is Western Weekender about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A locally focused sports and current affairs show centered on rugby league, with a strong emphasis on the Penrith Panthers and broader NRL coverage. Episodes routinely dissect team news, coach and player contract talk, match analysis, and fan culture, weaving in behind-the-scenes insights from press conferences, sponsorship plug moments, and community events. The format balances sharp sports banter with insider anecdotes, listener-friendly segments, and regional pride, making it a go-to for Penrith-area fans and league followers who enjoy casual, opinionated discussion anchored by the hosts' local perspective.

Noteworthy angles include deep dives into coaching decisions and contract dynamics, exploration of club off-field developments (sta... more

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