Episodes

  • Tension's Running High E62 - The pod goes rogue

    Tension's Running High E62 - The pod goes rogue
    Feb 10 2026
    Troy and Nathan tackle everything from crime to celebrities to plane scheduling dramas. Oh, and there's a bit of footy too.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Tension's Running High E61 - Off-season media shifts, Panthers Board election

    Tension's Running High E61 - Off-season media shifts, Panthers Board election
    Feb 3 2026
    Troy and Nathan are back for another year. They have a quick look at the year ahead including discussing what a pass mark is for the Panthers. The boys also discuss Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield's retirement and Michael Chammas apparently heading to PNG. Plus the latest on the Panthers Board Election and the random situation with the club's NSW Cup coach.
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    57 mins
  • On The Record - Nathan Taylor

    On The Record - Nathan Taylor
    Jan 23 2026
    Ahead of his 15th anniversary with The Western Weekender, we catch up with Deputy Editor and Sports Journalist Nathan Taylor. He talks to us about his passion for Penrith, why he's still with the paper after all these years and shares some recent personal challenges.
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    55 mins
  • On The Record - Rich Evans

    On The Record - Rich Evans
    Jan 11 2026
    Born and bred in Penrith, Rich Evans was at the forefront of Penrith's digital evolution in the 1990s and early 2000s, before moving to the Central West. Rich speaks about growing up in Penrith, connecting with the community in his new home and details the enormous health challenge he's been facing in recent years.
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    54 mins
  • On The Record - Jim Jones

    On The Record - Jim Jones
    Jan 4 2026
    Jim Jones played more than 40 first grade games for Penrith, but it is as the club's recruitment officer where he has made his name. He's recruited the likes of Penrith and Australian captain Isaah Yeo, and has his fingerpints all over the club's run of Premiership success. Jim speaks about his life in rugby league, and reveals when he may give it all away.
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    46 mins
  • On The Record: Peter Graham

    On The Record: Peter Graham
    Dec 28 2025
    Panthers Group Chairman Peter Graham talks to us about his 60-year love of the Penrith Panthers, and Penrith as a city. He takes us through his career, the future of Panthers and the changes he's seen in Penrith over the years. Peter also opens up about the Penrith Stadium redevelopment, and guiding the club through the challenges of the COVID lockdown.
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    42 mins
  • On The Record - Anthony Eddie

    On The Record - Anthony Eddie
    Dec 21 2025
    Penrith RSL Sub-Branch President Anthony Eddie speaks about his career in the Army, serving in Afghanistan and adjusting to life after discharge at 50. It's a fascinating chat about the mental and physical scars serving your country can bring. Anthony also speaks about the great work being done by the Sub-Branch in Penrith.
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    1 hr
  • On The Record - Melissa McIntosh

    On The Record - Melissa McIntosh
    Dec 15 2025
    Federal Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh talks about getting started in politics, her three election victories and the challenges that her career presents. She also opens up about future leadership aspirations.
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    44 mins