Rephonic
Artwork for Whateley

Whateley

SEN
AFL
Australian Football League
Collingwood Football Club
Brisbane Lions
Carlton Football Club
Sydney Swans
Geelong Football Club
Hawthorn Football Club
Essendon Football Club
Fremantle Football Club
Geelong
Melbourne
Geelong Cats
Commonwealth Games
St Kilda Football Club
West Coast Eagles
Australian Football League (AFL)
Melbourne Football Club
Melbourne, Australia
Mental Health

Gerard Whateley is one of the most respected voices in Australian sport and is joined by the biggest and most relevant sporting guests every morning from Monday to Thursday on SEN.

PublishesDailyEpisodes703Founded10 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Sports

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Whateley

Latest Episodes

Featured in the Wednesday Snapshot of Whateley:

• Ken Hinkley

• Phil Davis

• Jacob Weitering

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to Gerard on his Wednesday edition of Whateley!

He is joined by:

• Ken Hinkley - The Art of Coaching

• Phil Davis' emminently sensible thoughts

• Peter Blucher - Chris Fagan's coaching record

• Jacob Weitering - Carlton Vice-Capt... more

Certified footy nut and Queensland Hall of Famer, Peter Blucher, joined Gerard Whateley for the another rendition of Fooy Nerd Central... Where Gerard and Bluch can scratch their obscure weekly statistical itch...

Learn more about your ad choices. V... more

Former Greater Western Sydney Giants Captain, Phil Davis, joined Gerard Whateley for his eminently sensible thoughts on the latest AFL headlines, what caught his eye from round 21.

Phil expresses his sensible thoughts on the Brisbane Lions tightrope... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Karen McCann
Commonwealth Games marathon runner profiled for 2006 moment
Athlete
Episode: Whateley in a Snapshot | Thursday (30.07.26)
Dean Solomon
Interim coach discussions
Essendon
Episode: Whateley - Thursday | Full Show (30.07.26)
Matthew McCackie
Guest/analyst referenced as coming to the studio
Episode: The Best Moments of the Commonwealth Games | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (30.07.26)
Josh Fraser
Interim Carlton coach candidate
Carlton Football Club
Episode: Sam Edmund | SEN Chief Sports Reporter (30.07.26)
Tamsyn Manou
Athlete and Channel 7 athletics presenter
Channel 7
Episode: Whateley - Wednesday | Full Show (29.07.26)
Winston McAckie
Lord Mayor involved in Melbourne Olympic bid story
Melbourne city government
Episode: Whateley - Thursday | Full Show (23.07.26)
Winston McCackie
Lord Mayor of Melbourne during the 1996 bid
City of Melbourne
Episode: Melbourne's 1996 Olympic Games bid (Part 2) | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (23.07.26)
Bruce McEvady
Guest joining from Glasgow, involved in Tasmanian and broader football context
Tasmanian football / Glasgow, UK
Episode: An Eye to Round 20 | The Eye of the Coach with Adam Simpson (23.07.26)
Peter Blucher
NerdStats Plus contributor, football statistician
Episode: Peter Blucher | Misfiring into extreme areas - Footy Nerd Central (22.07.26)

Host

Gerard Whateley
Host of Whateley on SEN; widely respected voice in Australian sport.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 627 ratings
  • Simmo!

    Adam Simpson is the best analyst in the AFL. He’s balanced, considered, incredibly intelligent and has zero time for hot takes or sensationalism. Never appreciated him as a coach but I listen to his every word as a media person. Outstanding.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cutter Man Mountain
    Australia3 months ago
  • Phil Davis

    Phil Davis is among the most astute and articulate of the opinionistas. He deserves to have more time allocated to his segments.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FAVENC
    Australiaa year ago
  • Means Test (aka The Pies Show)

    I havent listened to SEN all season. Put this show on because it used to be about stats and tactics. Now Bucks talks about the Pies with a tear in his eye. He occasionally provides reserved opinions on other topics, but it always gets brought back to the Pies. Im never listening again.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rascability1
    Australiaa year ago
  • Bruce McAvaney wannabe

    Whateley is just an annoying little man whose opinion matters nothing. Malcolm Blight was the best thing but thats gone… snoozefest overall.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cooldude62
    Australiaa year ago
  • Sanctimonious

    Used to be good, but last several years he has become quite insufferable and now comes across as a very arrogant person who thinks he’s bigger than the game. His thinly veiled jabs at anything western Australian are quite childish too

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Elvis D.
    Australiaa year ago

Listeners Say

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

Editing and ad insertion criticisms recur, with some listeners finding breaks disruptive.
Guests are praised for balanced, insightful analysis from top coaches and journalists.
Overall sentiment highlights strong expertise and high engagement, despite occasional format criticisms.
Listeners note strong host presence and high-quality discussion when top guests appear.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#25
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#45
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#2
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#16
Hong Kong/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#20
Singapore/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#87
United Arab Emirates/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Fremantle vs. Western Bulldogs preview | Strategy 2026 with Brenton Sanderson (30.07.26)
Q: If they were to cause the upset, how would the Bulldogs do it?
By sprinting Fremantle with speed, forcing turnovers, rotating defenders to open space, and attacking quickly inside 50 with calculated risk; the Bulldogs should also vary tempo to keep Fremantle off balance and aim for early momentum that can be maintained through the game.
Fremantle vs. Western Bulldogs preview | Strategy 2026 with Brenton Sanderson (30.07.26)
Q: How might it play out?
The Bulldogs need to maintain high pace, stay unpredictable, and execute quick ball movement to disrupt Fremantle's front-half control, while leveraging fast transitions and smart matchups. If they can sustain manic pressure for long periods and keep Fremantle under pressure, they can manufacture a decisive upset.
Collingwood vs. Geelong preview | Strategy 2026 with Brenton Sanderson (30.07.26)
Q: KPIs that you've broken it down into, who holds the advantage?
The breakdown shows Collingwood leading in inside 50 efficiency and corridor play, with Geelong having the edge in inside 50s and stoppage work, but overall the metrics tilt slightly toward Collingwood given recent form and ball movement efficiency.
Bruce McAvaney previews Glasgow Commonwealth Games (23.07.26)
Q: How do you gauge success beyond medals in this Commonwealth Games?
Success is framed around engagement and television ratings, with a hope that memorable moments and the quality of competition will energize fans back home and extend the Games' relevance beyond the event itself.
Bruce McAvaney previews Glasgow Commonwealth Games (23.07.26)
Q: What are you expecting from this remodel, revamped Commonwealth Games?
Bruce explains that it is a transitional but ambitious setup, aiming to be bigger and better, with a focus on engaging fans and delivering memorable moments without overspending, and he forecasts a strong representation of core sports like swimming, athletics, and netball.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Whateley

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

This show consistently centers AFL analysis delivered through fast, opinionated discussion, guest insights, and live call-ins. It often threads tactical breakdowns, coaching decisions, and form narratives with broader sports governance topics and occasional coverage of other sports stories. Noteworthy traits include high-profile coaching guests, strong emphasis on in-game decision-making, and a conversational, banter-friendly tone that blends expertise with audience participation. Potential listeners seeking in-depth football analysis, candid coaching perspectives, and timely commentary on the wider sports world will likely find it engaging, with a clear emphasis on AFL and leadership stories around the game.

Where can I find podcast stats for Whateley?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Whateley. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Whateley and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Whateley get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Whateley, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Whateley?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Whateley, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Whateley have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Whateley has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Whateley?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Whateley:

1. SEN Breakfast
2. Crunch Time
3. Sportsday
4. 3AW is Football
5. Locked In with Kane Cornes

How many episodes of Whateley are there?

Whateley launched 10 years ago and published 703 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Whateley?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Whateley?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Whateley from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Whateley?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Whateley. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Whateley?

Recent guests on Whateley include:

1. Karen McCann
2. Dean Solomon
3. Matthew McCackie
4. Josh Fraser
5. Tamsyn Manou
6. Winston McAckie
7. Winston McCackie
8. Bruce McEvady

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days