The Crowd Catch: Recent Episodes
The Crowd Catch
Tune in to The Crowd Catch as Prime7 journo Jack Howard, St George Illawarra Dragons social media guru James Coman and Wide World of Sports journo Zachary Gates jump in to all things sport. The boys have a particular love of rugby league, Aussie rules football and cricket, but go far beyond their favourite three. Special guests are regularly on the show!
!Grand Final Time!
Crack a beer, put Cleary’s kick to Chricton on repeat and tune into the season finale of the Crowd Catch.
The boys talk all things NRL Grand Final. Get their thoughts and tips on the big dance.
Sunday’s showdown is one of two season deciders, the other is in trivia. Will it be Gates or Coman who reigns supreme? Listen Now!
In the penultimate podcast of the season, the boys dive straight into the NRL to reveal their team of the year and preview this week's prelims. Zach gives his expert tips for the AFL Grand Final and controversy mares Trivia.
Craig Bellamy or Trent Robinson for Coach of the year? And for Rookie of the year, Reece Walsh or Sam Walker?
They’re the two arguments that headline an action packed finals special.
Also on this weeks episode:
- Dylan Alcott’s record breaking year
- A huge Italian GP has the panel split
- The wait is on for the AFL Grand Final
- And what’s wrong with Tim Paine?
Dive in now!
NRL finals are here and the Crowd Catch breaks down each game and provides our tips. Jack throws up a left-field what's my sport, we talk about how good Tommy Turbo actually is, plus all your usual favourites!
Episode 23 is here! On the menu:
- Ronaldo is coming home
- What’s going on in the F1 world
- Finals Fever hits the AFL
- The streak is over but has the storm passed?
- A great of the game bows out
- And what sport was the first to use whistles?
Dive in now!
Footy is heating up as we near the end of the season! The AFL finals are here and Zach has everything covered including his tips for this week and we take a look at what's happening in the NRL and give Tom Trbojevic a FIFA card. Plus, all the usual goodies!
Bored at home? Dive in to now!
- Is James Maloney the most underrated player in the NRL era?
- The finals race is on in the AFL
- Should the Olympics and Paralympics merge
- Who you got, Bunnies or Panthers?
- Sporagories returns
- And a front runner emerges in Trivia
Having Olympic withdrawals? We’ve got you covered!!
- Re-live the best moments from Tokyo
- Get up to date with the #NRL finals race
- Can Geelong go one better in the #AFL
- Should cricket be in the Olympics??
- And listen as history is made in Trivia.
Dive in to Episode 20 now!
The Olympics are in full swing and we have the full wrap-up locked and loaded for you here! From our record-breaking performance in the pool to our best track and field hopes. Plus, we chat NRL, AFL and another bumper round of Trivia.
The Olympics are in full swing and the Crowd Catch has all your Aussie Olympics news covered. From Ariana Titmus' golden swim and her coach's reaction to Jess Fox and her finals heartbreak. Plus, there's still time for some NRL and AFL chat and the pressure of Trivia starts to build on Jack and Zach.
In a massive Olympics themed episode, 2x NBL champion and Boomers star Nick Kay joins us to talk about Australia's chances of winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics. The boys recount their favourite Olympic moments and discuss their top celebrations of try July, plus plenty more!
Face masks off, speakers on!
Episode 16 is here, just in time for the biggest 7-days of sport we’ve seen in 2021.
- Forget Vaughany’s place, the Barty Party is where it’s at
- Is football finally coming home ?
- What about a State of Origin whitewash?
Chuck in an epic round of Sportagories, some boxing Wallabies and trivia, and you’re set for another week of lockdown!
Stuck in lockdown with nothing to do? Well, we have put together a special lockdown episode to keep you entertained! Hear about the fallout from Origin II, the massive blunder in the Tour De France, we argue over the Australian Media's impact on sport plus heaps heaps more!
Waiting for State of Origin to come around? Give Episode 14 a listen now!!!
The boys dive in to all things Game 2, giving you all the ins and outs, their (slightly lopsided) views and tips.
The footy talk headlines another big 45 minutes on the Crowd Catch, you'll also get the latest on the F1's, learn a thing or to about Hurling and be left in stitches.
Take a listen now!!!
Episode 13 is here! Dive in to find out:
- Which Aussies are making waves in the pool.
- What food an American swimmer blamed her positive drug test on?
- And who is left seeing red lights
Chuck in some footy talk, an update from the AFL word, trivia and Sportagories and you’ve got yourself a big hour of sport!
Origin is near and Episode 12 is here!
The boys are joined by Former Blues’ halfback and Clive Churchill medalist; Brett Kimmorley. From memories of fans hurling XXXX Gold cans at the team bus, to his tips for game 1. Noddy talks all things State of Origin.
A new host takes Sportagories down a different road.
What’s my sport is back.
Chuck in some trivia, a few flashbacks and a lot of laughs!
Bernard Tomic's latest embarrassment catches one of the boys eyes, Jack and James are on the same wavelength in a hilarious edition of What's My sport, Zach and Jack butt head over whether the NRL should introduce a new team in 2023, plus another entertaining round of trivia and plenty more!
Grab a beer and buckle up for a big 45 minutes!
The NRL's crackdown on high shots has James fuming and leading the charge in scathing review of Magic Round.
The girls have done it again! Find out who is flying the flag for the Aussies on the International stage this week?
A name change doesn't help Zach get unpack round 9 of the AFL any quicker, but can he redeem himself in Sportagories?
Chuck in a controversial round of trivia, some State of Origin predictions and a weekly F1 update and you've got yourself Episode 10!
Sam Kerr catches the eye of both Jack and James for her amazing achievements, Zachary breaks down what's happing in the AFL, plenty of debate in Red Light Green Light, and something comes back to haunt James.
After drawing the bye last week we return with a huge show!
Raiders Legend Alan Tongue calls in to chats all things footy and talks us through that famous sign!
Is rugby finally on the up?
More big hits in the AFL world
An Olympic dominated ‘What’s my Sport’ gets you ready for Tokyo
And can you match the boy’s perfect score in Trivia ??
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The dramatic Italian GP crash between George Russell and Valtteri Bottas. The drama wreaking havoc with European football. Aliir Aliir's rocketing start to life at the Power. Should the NRL play more games at suburban grounds? Nathan Lyon receives a FIFA card. Curly trivia questions. And a bucketload more!
The Hundred dumping 'wickets' for 'outs'. Are the Panthers cocky or just confident? Storm vs Roosters: Who's your tip? A cracking segment of 'What's my sport?' And plenty more!
Buckle up for a big hour of sport!
An unlikely character is next on the list for a Fifa ranking, pressure builds on the bottom half of the NRL, the Swans Academy is back in the firing line and things get heated in Red Light Green Light.
Chuck in some trivia, a bit of banter and a whole lot of laughs and you've got yourself a hell of an hour!
Listen now!!
A sibling rivalry hits the airways, an exclusive insight into the NRL biosecurity measures, what's going wrong at GWS, heated debate around the new NRL's 18th man rule plus all your usual favourites!
Punches thrown in the NASCAR, the week of the underdog in the AFL and how about some of those NRL match ups! There’s a whole lot to get through and not much time to do it! So don’t waste another second! Hit listen, sit back and enjoy!
What a week! The Australian women's pole vault record is broken, the AFL season is back, we give James Tedesco a FIFA rating and we dive in to the NRL. Join the boys for a huge 50 minutes on the show!
The boys are back for a whole-new season and just in time for the footy! Tune in for our 2021 NRL season preview, complemented by some of your favourite segments and some new editions.
Season one of The Crowd Catch comes to a close with this ripper of an episode! The boys focus on the year that was, looking back on the big sporting moments, achievements and individuals that made this year special. We also throw back to some of our favourite podcast moments and there's a nail-biting finish to trivia!
The Wallabies' incredible Indigenous anthem. Switch-hitting in cricket. Should Steve Smith ever return to the captaincy? VAR controversy. 'What's my Sport?' Trivia. And plenty more in the second-last edition of season one!
Snoop Dogg's classic commentary. Was India too friendly with Australia? Some heated debate. Another edition of 'What's my sport'. Plus plenty more!
This week is the first of the Australian cricket summer and the boys celebrate with a bang, with star fast bowler Josh Hazlewood joining the podcast. They chat about the impact of COVID-19 on cricket in 2020, negating Cheteshwar Pujara, the fierce competition for Australian bowling positions, tonking Marnus Labuschagne in the nets, the ICC Test Championship and more. A very fun new segment dubbed 'What's my sport?' is also wheeled out in this episode, and the boys butt heads in their beloved 'Red light, green light' segment, debating Cameron Smith's future, David Warner's involvement in selection and the greatest T20 cricketer of all time. Trivia follows, as well as the boys' 'Sure bet', 'Pressure cooker' and 'One to watch'. Dive in!
Arguably the two biggest superstars in world sport steal the limelight at the beginning of Episode 27, with Usain Bolt declaring Cristiano Ronaldo would beat him in a race having caught Jack’s eye. The boys also touch on Argentina’s first-ever victory against the All Blacks, before hooking in to a comprehensive State of Origin decider preview. What went wrong for the Maroons in game two? How can Nathan Cleary, Cody Walker, James Tedesco and Josh Addo-Carr be stopped when at their tremendous best? How much responsibility rests on Josh Papalii ahead of game three? And how big a factor is the Lang Park effect? The boys then discuss whether India can win the Test series without Virat Kohli for matches two, three and four. An edition of trivia packed with laughs follows, before the boys roll out their ‘Sure bet’, ‘Pressure cooker’ and ‘One to watch’. Lap it up!
Episode 26 begins with praise for the green and gold, with Rugby Australia's 100-million-dollar broadcast deal catching Jack's eye and the Wallabies' defeat of the All Blacks catching James'. The boys then dive in to all things State of Origin. What did the Blues do wrong in game one? Was the Blues' jersey a winner or a loser? Will NSW square the series on Wednesday night? Is Wayne Bennett set to lead another underdog victory? And should Ray Warren hang up the microphone after game three? The boys are pumped for the summer of cricket and ask whether Will Pucovski is a must for the first Test. They then round out the episode with trivia and another round of 'Sure bet', 'Pressure cooker' and 'One to watch'. Hook in!
Triumph and heartache on Australian shores get Episode 25 underway after a weekend of epic Sheffield Shield performances and a woeful Wallabies showing. In a new segment of the show, 'Red light, green light', the boys also debate whether Australian cricket is on the verge of another era of Test match batting dominance, as well as whether Moises Henriques was a deserved selection in the T20 and ODI squad. But the bulk of the show is saved for a comprehensive State of Origin preview. Will the star-studded Blues be too strong for the new-look Maroons? How much pressure sits on the shoulders of Josh Papalii? And should Clint Gutherson have been picked at centre or as the bench utility? Rounding out the show is the expert Melbourne Cup tip of a loyal listener, trivia and the boys' 'Sure bet, 'Pressure cooker' and 'One to watch'. Enjoy that and plenty more!
Can Wayne Bennett repeat his 2001 State of Origin heroics by coaching Queensland to an upset series win? One man who thinks so is Kevin Campion, a member of that winning team. In the first-ever edition of Zoom Beers, brought to you by VB, the boys chat to the two-time premiership player about Origin, the 2020 NRL grand final, his 241-game career, what he's up to these days and plenty more. Rounding out the remainder of an action-packed episode is a wrap of the AFL grand final, trivia, the boys' 'Sure bet', 'Pressure cooker' and 'One to watch', a barrel of laughs and a bucketload more. Dig in!
The first double super over in Indian Premier League history stunned the cricket world on the weekend - and that's exactly what's caught Zac's eye. But the boys are quick to jump to the biggest talking points surrounding the AFL and NRL grand finals. Will Richmond win its third flag in four years, or will Geelong put its finals heartache behind it? How will the Cats combat Dusty Martin? And how is Patrick Dangerfield feeling ahead of his maiden grand final? The boys tackle those hot topics and more, before digging in to the NRL decider. Will the ever-consistent Melbourne Storm be too strong for Penrith, or will the Panthers claim their first premiership since 2003? Which players are set for huge games? And who will be the next winner of the Clive Churchill Medal? The most entertaining round of trivia follows, as well as the boys' 'Sure beat', 'Pressure cooker' and 'One to watch'. That and a bucketload more!
Port Adelaide young gun Xavier Duursma joins the boys for a chat ahead of the Power's preliminary final against Richmond on Friday night. They chat about Port Adelaide's week off, stopping Dustin Martin, the star key forwards set to wheel out at Adelaide Oval, where the Power has the edge, the club's strong mix of experience and youth, Ken Hinkley and plenty more. This episode also delivers patriotic love of Australian sport, celebrating the Wallabies' valiant Bledisloe Cup draw and the women's cricket team equalling the world-record ODI winning streak. The boys also pick apart the NRL semi-finals and look ahead to the two blockbuster preliminary finals. Trivia follows, as well as the boys' 'Sure bet', 'Pressure cooker' and 'One to watch'. James even has to eat a jar of pickles! Enjoy that and plenty more.
A very chirpy Jack kicks off this week's edition of 'What caught my eye', with the die-hard Everton fan revelling in The Toffees' undefeated start to the EPL season and Liverpool and Manchester United getting flogged. The boys then cross to the AFL, wrapping up an epic first week of the finals, asking if all six remaining teams are a contender, addressing Geelong's woeful finals record and taking a punt on where Joe Daniher will land. A look back on the highly entertaining first week of the NRL finals then follows, before the boys give their tips on this week's semi-final games. Trivia follows, as well as the boys' 'Sure bet', 'Pressure cooker' and 'One to watch'. Enjoy that and plenty more!
Just days after being named in the 2020 All Australian team and just days before St Kilda's elimination final against the Western Bulldogs, Saints gun Jack Steele joins the boys for a chat. The rising midfielder reveals how special a moment it was to earn All Australian selection, gives an insight into the buzz surrounding St Kilda's first finals appearance since 2011 and touches on prolific Bulldogs midfielder Marcus Bontempelli. But that's just a glimpse! The boys also cross to the NRL and give their tips on the first round of the finals series, with Jack siding for two extremely daring predictions. This episode also delivers a tribute to the late and great Dean Jones, an incredible cricketer and person. And an edition of trivia packed with big laughs and curly questions is sure to keep you entertained. Enjoy that and plenty more!
Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis breaking one of the longest-standing world records in athletics is what's caught Zac's eye. Meanwhile, all eight AFL finalists are aiming for soaring heights of their own. But who are the contenders and who are the pretenders? Are the doubts over Port Adelaide's premiership credentials justified? How did the all-star GWS Giants miss the top eight? The boys tackle those hot topics and more. They then cross to the NRL and look at the players who fired at the bottom-eight clubs, before visiting England and unpacking Australia's epic ODI series win over England. Another rollercoaster edition of trivia then follows, with the boys using some of their questions to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Enjoy that and a truckload more!
A golden girl of the athletics track is who's caught Zac's eye, with Jessica Hull setting a new Australian women's 1500-metre record in Berlin. There's also plenty of heat in the race for the AFL premiership. The boys forecast who will make the top eight and the final order of the ladder, before visiting the rebuilding Adelaide Crows and Gold Coast Suns. The Penrith Panthers, Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters are the big contenders for the NRL premiership, but the boys give their verdicts on the outside chances, before unpacking the reported new deal for superstar fullback James Tedesco. Another testing edition of trivia then follows, as well as a challenge for Jack that sends his heart rate into overdrive. That and a bucketload more!
The wild antics of Manchester City legend Yaya Toure is what's caught Jack's eye, but Episode 17 mellows out as the boys cross to the world of the AFL. Can the Brisbane Lions win the premiership if Harris Andrews doesn't return? Where do the Sydney Swans rank among the clubs in a rebuild? Who will snatch victory in Friday's Geelong-Richmond blockbuster? Those are among the questions posed. The boys then discuss whether New Zealanders and Pacific Islanders should be eligible for State of Origin and the appeal of an end-of-year series, before looking ahead to the ODI series between Australia and England. An action-packed edition of trivia and some challenges sure to make you laugh then round out the show. Enjoy that and plenty more!
The boys are stoked to have the company of their second special guest, rugby league great Danny Buderus. The former champion hooker played 257 games with Newcastle, won a premiership with the Knights in 2001 and has in 2020 returned to his beloved club as General Manager of Football. But his achievements in the game extend far beyond his time in red and blue: 2004 Dally M medallist, 21 NSW Blues caps, former NSW captain, 24 appearances for Australia and NRL Hall of Fame member. We chat to Buderus about his role as GM of Football, Adam O'Brien's impressive first season as head coach, his tip for this year's premiership, NSW's 2020 State of Origin campaign and a bucketload more. Enjoy the chat with Buderus and everything else this episode brings you.
Episode 15 begins in the fast lane as a MotoGP rider jumping off his bike at 210 kilometres per hour is what's caught Zac's eye. Jack and James then pepper Zac with questions on all things AFL, with the boys covering Brisbane's goal-kicking woes, the exceptional Dream Time match and more. This episode also digs in to the controversial crusher tackle wreaking havoc in the NRL, while the boys nominate the players they're expecting to fire on the run to the finals. That and plenty more!
Tune in to Episode 14 as the boys welcome the show's first-ever special guest, Sydney Swans young gun Jordan Dawson. The classy defender chats to The Crowd Catch about hub life, the increasingly competitive young Swans and his rise as an AFL footballer. The South Australian then takes part in the beloved 'Who's taller?' trivia segment and gives it an enormous shake. This episode also covers the NRL, with the boys debating whether the current make-up of the top eight is locked in. But that's just scratching the surface!
Jack begins Episode 13 with some hometown love in his 'What caught my eye', praising the decision of the NRL and Warriors to play a game in Tamworth in Round 16. The boys also delve in to the nightmare playing out at the Brisbane Broncos as well as Tommy Turbo's injury troubles. On the other hand, it's all smiles at the West Coast Eagles as they are launching an emphatic premiership tilt. The boys also cover North Melbourne's dire situation, the latest holding-the-ball dramas and Saturday's Melbourne-Collingwood clash. That and much more!
You might be about to quake in your boots as a big grizzly bear crashing a PGA Tour match is what's caught Zac's eye. The boys also dig their claws into some of the hottest topics in the AFL, including St Kilda's firing off-season recruits, Lachie Neale's emphatic Brownlow Medal tilt, the NT snagging the Dreamtime game and more. The podcast then moves to the NRL world, previewing this week's Sharks-Eels blockbuster and checking in on the boys' premiership tips. And, as always, a bucketload of fun is spared for another edition of trivia. That and much more!
Episode 11 takes The Crowd Catch to England as Giant West Indian cricketer Rakheem Cornwall is what's caught Zac's eye. There's also plenty happening on Australia's shores and the boys look at the Brisbane Lions' premiership tilt, Tom Papley's Coleman Medal chances and more from the AFL world. The boys then give their Dally M Medal tips and unpack the latest drama surrounding the bunker, which certainly heats up the podcast. Rounding out the fun is trivia and a hot and spicy challenge for James and Zac. That and much more!
Episode 10 begins with a barrel of laughs as ScoMo kicking off the Shute Shield season is what's caught Zac's eye. A question is then posed: who would win a handball match between ScoMo and Kevin '07? The boys then unpack some big talking points in the AFL, including the compressed fixture, young superstar Izak Rankine and the two premiership fancies rising up the ladder. They also unpack Harry Grant's Dally M Medal chances, give their premiership tips and, as always, cap off the fun with trivia. That and much more!
The early stages of Episode 9 could make you peckish as an American hotdog eating competition is what's caught Jack's eye. The boys then tackle the impact of coronavirus on the AFL, Jordan Lewis' comments on Alastair Clarkson and this week's Geelong-Collingwood blockbuster. A preview of Round 10 of the NRL season follows, as well as a fun new segment. Trivia caps off the episode!
Episode 8 begins at the expense of Zac, with Jack and James having a laugh at a chance gone begging when he crossed paths with big Sammy Burgess. The quick-fire AFL segment follows, covering Richmond’s horror spate of injuries, whether Adelaide should recall Bryce Gibbs and more. The boys then preview Round 9 of the NRL season and are split on who will grab the win in the Raiders-Storm blockbuster. One of the podcast’s most loyal listeners also joins the boys for an edition of trivia packed with laughs. That and much more!
The monstrous strikes of American golfer Bryson DeChambeau have caught James' eye. There's no shortage of story lines in the AFL world and Zac picks them apart, examining the possibility of all Victorian clubs moving to interstate hubs, visiting Jeremy Howe's serious knee injury and more. The boys then unpack the wonderful news regarding Australia's successful bid for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, before previewing this week's NRL games and welcoming on board a listener for trivia. Enjoy!
Episode 6 begins with a bang as an extraordinary Russian football match is what's caught Jack Howard's eye this week. On the other side of the globe, there is no shortage of huge talking points in the AFL world and the boys dive in head-first, picking apart Conor McKenna's positive coronavirus test, the bizarre ladder and more. They also look ahead to Round 7 of the NRL season and are split on who will win a host of this week's games. Another tricky bout of trivia then rounds out the episode.
From Shaun Burgoyne's controversial tackle to Gold Coast's massive upset win against premiership fancy West Coast, the boys unpack the return of the AFL season. They also hook in to the NRL, picking apart Round 5 and looking ahead to this week's games. Have the red-hot Eels got what it takes to knock off defending premier the Roosters? A lot of the trivia questions also leave the boys stumped, although Zac is stoked with snagging his first point.
The AFL season is set to resume this week and the boys wheel out a new segment to mark the occasion. Jack Howard and James Coman pepper Sydney Swans media man Zachary Gates with AFL-related questions and he has just three hot minutes on the clock. The boys also share what's caught their eye, review Round 4 of the NRL season, look ahead to Round 5, welcome another listener's horse-race tip and clash in another round of very tricky trivia. Lights, camera, action!
Jack Howard, James Coman and Zachary Gates mark the return of the NRL season with a blockbuster rugby league edition, reviewing Round 3 and giving their tips for Round 4. But that's not all! They run through what's caught their eye, with John McEnroe's comments on Nick Kyrgios grabbing Jack's attention, welcome another listener's horse-race tip and collide in another action-packed round of trivia. Hook in!
Join Jack Howard, James Coman and Zachary Gates for Episode 2 of The Crowd Catch. James, the St George Illawarra Dragons' social media guru, gives an insight into how the NRL and Red V are tackling the coronavirus situation, while the boys also give their premiership tips for the 2020 NRL season and square off in trivia. That and much more!
Tune in to the first-ever episode of The Crowd Catch as Jack Howard, James Coman and Zachary Gates dive in to all things sport. In Episode 1, the boys let you know what's caught their eye, they unpack the AFL landscape on the road to the June 11 restart date, they chat rugby league as the NRL prepares to resume its season on May 28, they receive their first listener's tip and they butt heads in trivia. Enjoy!