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Beyond The Fence
Beyond The Fence is hosted by Ben Quagliata with various guests. Our podcast covers whatever is happening in the world of sports, including NRL, basketball, cricket, soccer, motorsports, trading cards, sports in popular culture, and much more.
Join Ben Quagliata as he runs through some key talking points from the first week of the NBA season, including the struggles of the Nuggets, how the Knicks are fitting their new pieces, the growth in roles of Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels, and much more.Find the Beyond the Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Read more content at beyondthefence.com.au and follow the podcast on Twitter @BeyondTFence.Make sure you subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review if you enjoyed listening.
Ben Quagliata is joined once again by Tim Wray to wrap up all the updates in Formula One, including the sad reality of Daniel Ricciardo being unceremoniously bundled out the back door, the rise of Oscar Piastri, promotions for Jack Doohan, Liam Lawson, Franco Colapinto and Ollie Bearman, and the role of Sergio Perez going forward, plus much more.Also, a bonus tangent on the West Indian touring Test cricket side in 2009, including Perth's own Brendan Nash, because we went slightly insane.Find the Beyond the Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Read more content at beyondthefence.com.au and follow the podcast on Twitter @BeyondTFence.Make sure you subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review if you enjoyed listening.
Ben Quagliata is joined once again by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to look back on a topsy turvy Australian Olympic basketball campaign, including the making of Ezi Magbegor and Alanna Smith, the Opals bounceback, a Boomers offense stuck in 2016 and so much more.Find the Beyond the Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Read more content at beyondthefence.com.au and follow the podcast on Twitter @BeyondTFence.Make sure you subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review if you enjoyed listening.
Ben Quagliata is joined by frequent co-conspirators Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to breakdown a bombshell Boomers Olympics squad announcement, including no Matisse Thybulle, Xavier Cooks or Chris Goulding, the growth of Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels, the role of the bigs and much more.Find the Beyond the Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Read more content at beyondthefence.com.au and follow the podcast on Twitter @BeyondTFence.Make sure you subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review if you enjoyed listening.
Ben Quagliata is joined by Formula One correspondent and regular guest Tim Wray to sift through a bonkers weekend at Albert Park, including Max Verstappen's first retirement in two years, a Ferrari shutout, the future merry go round of Red Bull and Mercedes, Formula Two prospects, Oscar Piastri and McLaren's race strategy and much more.Find the Beyond the Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Read more content at beyondthefence.com.au and follow the podcast on Twitter @BeyondTFence.Make sure you subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review if you enjoyed listening.
The NBA season is back, and with it comes a new weekly series on Beyond the Fence, where Ben Quagliata sits down with writers and fans across the league to break down the biggest hoops stories of the week.In the first episode, show regular and Bucks enjoyer Tim Wray joins the show for a loopy season table setter, including breaking down the big moves in the Association like Damian Lillard, Bradley Beal and Jrue Holiday, the James Harden and Ja Morant situations, expectations for Victor Wembanyama, an update on the Australians in the NBA and so much more.Find the Beyond the Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Read more content at beyondthefence.com.au and follow the podcast on Twitter @BeyondTFence.Make sure you subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review if you enjoyed listening.
Josh Giddey makes his long awaited senior debut for the Boomers at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, joining a host of NBA players, including Matisse Thybulle, Josh Green and the ageless Patty Mills, as Australia's strongest squad look to better their bronze in the Tokyo Olympics.
Ben Quagliata is joined by Michael Houben from the Pick and Roll (and Airtime Australasian Scouting) to break down the Boomers path to today, including some tough cuts, whether the lack of size is really as big a deal as made out to be, the next generation, plus a Group E preview, the path to a meeting with the USA, Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appreciation, and so much more.
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The Matildas captured the hearts and minds of a nation, and dared them to dream on the march to a fourth place finish at a home FIFA World Cup.
Ben Quagliata is joined by Ben Smith (Seven West Media) to cast an eye on a rollercoaster of a tournament, including some opening struggles, bossing the Olympic champions, Sam Kerr's injury, questions for Gustavsson, the rise of Mary Fowler and Kyra Cooney-Cross, the disappointment of the semi final, and so much more.
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In a spit to the face of the spirit of cricket, the Australians retain the Ashes thanks to English weather deciding to be, well, English weather. At least I think it was a spit in the face, hard to tell with all the rain around...
Ben Quagliata is joined again by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to talk about a vital Marnus Labuschagne innings, not picking a specialist spinner and yes, a lot of jokes at England's expense.
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A day of rain couldn't stop England claiming the Third Ashes Test at Headingley, pulling one back in the series to only trail 2-1 heading to Old Trafford in a week's time. Ben Quagliata is joined again by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to breakdown Mitchell Marsh's redemption arc, a passive Australian bowling display, worries at the top of the order, changes for Old Trafford and much more.
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After what can only be described as a powderkeg of a Test match at Lord's, the home of cricket, Ben Quagliata is joined by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to breakdown a mammoth five days of cricket, including important runs from Steve Smith (the cricketer) and Travis Head, Cam Green's place in the side, new age bodyline on a flat wicket, England's batting collapse, the dreaded 'spirit of cricket' debate and a whole lot more.
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On today's show, Sydney Kings sharpshooting star guard Dejan Vasiljevic sits down with Ben Quagliata to chat all about watching his guys in the NBA Finals, his recovery from a major Achilles injury, playing for Adam Forde and Chase Buford, becoming back to back NBL champions, his future plans and much more.
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Ange Postecoglou becomes the first ever Australian to manage in the English Premier League (and only the 13th non-European altogether). Ben Quagliata is joined by Ben Smith (The West Australian) to blither about this historic day for Australian football.The guys talk about Ange's rise from NPL relegation to Celtic cult hero, the Postecoglou Way, a Spurs squad with or without Harry Kane, thoughts on the Socceroos squad to take on Argentina and much more.Find the Beyond the Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Read more content at beyondthefence.com.au and follow the podcast on Twitter @BeyondTFence.Make sure you subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review if you enjoyed listening.DISCLAIMER: I know the stadium isn't White Hart Lane anymore, it's a punchy title, let me live.
It's race week. Tim Wray rejoins Ben Quagliata to cast a disparaging eye over a Red Bull-dominated field as we preview the 2023 Formula 1 season.Featured today, in depth discussions on the capabilities of this McLaren, whether Yuki Tsunoda is on thin ice, just who will wave the chequered flag at the Las Vegas GP, and so much more.Find the Beyond the Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Read more content at beyondthefence.com.au and follow the podcast on Twitter @BeyondTFence.Make sure you subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review if you enjoyed listening.
What a summer of cricket it's been...well, for the brief days of cricket we were actually treated to between the rain and the lack of mettle the touring nations provided.Frequent cricket guest Ryan O'Connell joins Ben Quagliata to dissect a convincing summer of Australian Test cricket, marvel at the selection process for Man of the Series, and look ahead to Australia's tour of India.Find the Beyond the Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Read more content at beyondthefence.com.au and follow the podcast on Twitter @BeyondTFence.Make sure you subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review if you enjoyed listening.
In the third and final episode of our World Cup miniseries, Ben Quagliata (Beyond The Fence) and Ben Smith (Seven West) sit down for one last hurrah:- Argentina game review- Graham Arnold's future- Fee structure in junior football- Looking ahead to 2026- Naming future Socceroos for far too long- And much moreFind the Beyond the Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Read more content at beyondthefence.com.au and follow the podcast on Twitter @BeyondTFence.Make sure you subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review if you enjoyed listening.
THE SOCCEROOS ARE THROUGH TO THE ROUND OF 16 KNOCKOUTS AND WILL PLAY AGAINST LIONEL MESSI AND ARGENTINA.The two Bens (Quagliata, from Beyond the Fence & Smith, from Seven West Media) reconvene to drool over a remarkable night in Australian football:- Is Leckie's goal the greatest in Socceroos history?- Boycotting France- Keanu Baccus masterstroke- McGree's best game in the green and gold?- Aussie DNA and Scottish flavour- Looking ahead to Argentina- Live World Cup sites- And much moreFind the Beyond the Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Read more content at beyondthefence.com.au and follow the podcast on Twitter @BeyondTFence.Make sure you subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review if you enjoyed listening.
The Socceroos are on the precipice of doing something not done since the brave heroes of 2006...make it out of their FIFA World Cup group.
After defeat to reigning world champions France and a stirring win over Tunisia, Ben Quagliata is joined by Ben Smith from Seven West to breakdown the campaign so far and look ahead, including: - Where it all went wrong against France - Riley McGree's role in midfield - Aussie DNA against Tunisia - Crying out for Ajdin Hrustic - Duke vs. Maclaren - Changes for the Denmark game - General moments from the tournament so far - And much more
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The NBA is back, so Ben and Tim sit down to run a comb through some of the NBA's biggest storylines, continuing with the West: - How bad are the bad teams, really? - Are Sacramento ever going to be good? - Clippers title contenders...IF they stay healthy? - The bubble title doing a lot of heavy lifting for the Lakers - How big a leap can the Grizzlies make again? - Are New Orleans the deepest team in the league? - See you in April, Golden State - And much more Find the Beyond The Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Google and Stitcher. Read more content at beyondthefence.com.au and follow the podcast on Twitter @BeyondTFence.
The NBA is back, so Ben and Tim sit down to run a comb through some of the NBA's biggest storylines, starting with the East: - How bad are the bad teams, really? - Are Charlotte and Washington stuck in neutral? - The Nets projections - Can Dejounte Murray and Trae Young work? - Have the Celtics fixed their depth? - Bucks-Sixers ECF? - And much more Find the Beyond The Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Google and Stitcher. Read more content at beyondthefence.com.au and follow the podcast on Twitter @BeyondTFence.
The offseason has snuck by us, and an exciting new season of NBL basketball is upon us.
Ben is joined by regular guest Michael Houben from the Pick and Roll to break down the season team by team, with some left field predictions sprinkled in, some bonus FIBA WWC Opals chat, and even a mailbag.
The Pick and Roll are leaders in Australian basketball coverage, find them at https://pickandroll.com.au/ Find the Beyond The Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Read more content at beyondthefence.com.au and follow the podcast on Twitter @BeyondTFence.
On today's episode, Ben Quagliata is joined by Matt Bungard from WWOS to preview the upcoming EPL season, including:
- Can anyone battle Man City and Liverpool?
- Chelsea desperate for defenders
- Trouble at Man United
- Are Everton fighting for survival?
- The surprise European contenders
- Relegation picks
- And much more
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Today on Beyond The Fence, Ben is joined by a familiar voice in Michael Houben from the Pick and Roll to take stock of all the goings on in Australian basketball right now. On today's episode:
- Dyson Daniels expectations
- The NBL getting guys drafted
- Jack White's journey
- NBL Free Agency
- Thon Maker dominating the Asia Cup
- And much more.
The Pick and Roll are leaders in Australian basketball coverage, find them at https://pickandroll.com.au/
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At the midpoint of the Formula 1 season, Ben is joined as usual by Tim Wray to give a rundown on the first 11 races.
With Haas surprising, McLaren disappointing and Ferrari getting in their own way, it's definitely been a season to remember so far, as we gear up for an exciting second half of the season, including a killer triple header of Spa, Zandvoort and Monza.
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On today's episode, Ben is joined by regular guest Tim Wray to provide some of the most granular and esoteric NBA free agency analysis around. After an early tangent about Like Mike and the Goal trilogy, the fellas discuss: - Jalen Brunson and the meaning of tampering - Bucks retooling - The worst deals given out - The Spurs strategy after giving up Dejounte Murray - What's going on in Utah? - Kevin Durant - And much more
Settle in, it's a long one.
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The Socceroos made it through the first round of their do or die gauntlet against the UAE, so Ben brings back Matt Bungard, plus Qatari correspondent Matt Coleman, to review the game and preview the Peru match.
Plus, some chat about the Qatar stadia and World Cup experience, before the episode gets somewhat derailed by too many references to The Castle and Mighty Ducks 2.
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After a length hiatus, Ben is back and joined by regular guest Matt Bungard to chat all things football, ESPECIALLY one of the biggest nights in Australian football history: - The crazy EPL title race - Liverpool a "failed season"? - The best keeper performance in a Champions League Final ever? - Socceroos vs. UAE - The Graham Arnold era and what's next - Tom Rogic - The next generation of Australian footballers - And much more
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Over the weekend, Lance "Buddy" Franklin became the 6th man in AFL history to kick 1000 goals in his career. Ben sits down with Steve Smith, Joe Cordy and Imogen Dunlevie to talk all about the great man:
- How much the game has changed
- Buddy's impact on football in Sydney
- The currency of premierships
- Storming the SCG
- How much would you have demanded for the 1000th goal ball? And much more.
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On today's episode, regular guest host and Formula 1 correspondent Tim Wray drops in to join Ben and preview the upcoming Formula 1 season, including: - Fallout from the end of 2021 - Expectations for George Russell - Are Red Bull the favourites? - McLaren, Ferrari and the midfield battle - The return of some familiar faces - And much more
It's been a busy few days for the Brooklyn Nets, so Ben Quagliata is joined by Jac Manuell of the Brooklyn Buzz to break down the madness.
- A quick note on sports and mental health
- The haul for Harden
- Harden's tenure and fit
- Simmons at the five
- The Andre Drummond Experience
- And much more
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NBA Trade Deadline week is always a fun mix of chaos, unpredictability, reasoning and doubt. Tim Wray joins Ben Quagliata to sift through the nonsense of it all and try to make it make sense.
- The Kings timeline with Sabonis
- Indiana's rebuild
- The end of an era in Portland and Utah
- Simmons fit in Brooklyn
- All on Harden to prove himself
- And much more
On today's episode of Beyond The Fence, Ben is joined by regular guest Tim Wray to run through a big few days in the Association:
- Portland trading players for peanuts
- James Harden
- All Stars and snubs
- Award races
- The NBA careers of Joe Ingles and Aron Baynes
- And more
Ryan O'Connell from The Roar joins us after every Test match of the Ashes series to break down the good, bad and English. Today, a recap of the historic Hobart Test:
- Another important Travis Head innings
- No overs for Lyon
- Squad depth
- Sam Billings
- Future tours
- The Hobart green top
- And much more
Ryan O'Connell from The Roar joins us after every Test match of the Ashes series to break down the good, bad and English. Today, a recap of the wet and wild Sydney Test:
- Uzmania, twin tons and The Silencer
- Boland...again
- An insane final day
- Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley
- Who keeps for England in Hobart?
- The SCG pitch
- Rain, as usual
- And much more
Ryan O'Connell from The Roar joins us after every Test match of the Ashes series to break down the good, bad and English. Today, a recap longer than the actual Boxing Day Test: - Boland the destroyer - Marcus Harris in the runs - Day 2 carnage surpassed by Day 3 carnage - Will Root lose the captaincy? - Swepson for Sydney? - And much more
Ryan O'Connell from The Roar joins us after every Test match from the Ashes to dive into the good, bad and English. On this Adelaide recap:
- Steve Smith temporary captain
- Bowling depth is pretty good?
- Marcus Harris
- Should England have picked a spinner?
- Jos Buttler's Test for the ages
- Look ahead to Boxing Day
- And much more
Ryan O'Connell from The Roar joins us after every Test match from the Ashes to dive into the good, bad and English. In the first episode:
- Pat Cummins captaincy
- Hobart the Ashes venue
- Travis Head's statement innings
- Alex Carey's flawless debut
- Fines and penalties
- And much more
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On today's episode of Beyond the Fence we're joined by The Pick and Roll's Michael Houben to run through the ins and outs of the upcoming NBL season: - What to expect from the Tasmania Jackjumpers - New imports - Team by team breakdowns - An international Next Stars flavour - And much more
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Ambitiously gathering 30 NBA experts to chat about their team? Yeah we can do that. Beyond the Fence presents the most patchwork NBA season preview series you can think of, continuing with the Central Division.
The following guests were kind enough to volunteer their time, intellectual property and, after 30 minutes with Ben, their sanity (timestamps included):
- Chicago Bulls - Mark K - 00:01:26
- Cleveland Cavaliers - Chris De Silva - 00:34:13
- Detroit Pistons - Duncan Smith - 01:02:28
- Indiana Pacers - Solo Recording - 01:32:54
- Milwaukee Bucks - Tim Wray - 02:00:40
Ambitiously gathering 30 NBA experts to chat about their team? Yeah we can do that. Beyond the Fence presents the most patchwork NBA season preview series you can think of, continuing with the Pacific Division.
The following guests were kind enough to volunteer their time, intellectual property and, after 30 minutes with Ben, their sanity (timestamps included):
- Golden State Warriors - Mark Delucchi - 00:00:40
- LA Clippers - Lucas Hann - 00:42:36
- LA Lakers - Ryan O'Connell - 01:17:21
- Phoenix Suns - David (IV Point Play) - 01:43:37
- Sacramento Kings - Tony Xypteras - 02:16:19
Thank you to all our guests, make sure to follow their great work covering their teams throughout the season.
Ambitiously gathering 30 NBA experts to chat about their team? Yeah we can do that. Beyond the Fence presents the most patchwork NBA season preview series you can think of, continuing with the Atlantic Division.
The following guests were kind enough to volunteer their time, intellectual property and, after 30 minutes with Ben, their sanity (timestamps included):
- Boston Celtics - Steve Smith - 00:00:32
- Brooklyn Nets - Jac Manuell - 00:27:01
- New York Knicks - Geoffrey Campbell - 00:54:01
- Toronto Raptors - Joshua Howe - 01:22:31
- Philadelphia 76ers - Ben Mallis - 01:58:10
Thank you to all our guests, make sure to follow their great work covering their teams throughout the season.
Ambitiously gathering 30 NBA experts to chat about their team? Yeah we can do that. Beyond the Fence presents the most patchwork NBA season preview series you can think of, starting with the Southeast Division.
The following guests were kind enough to volunteer their time, intellectual property and, after 30 minutes with Ben, their sanity (timestamps included):
- Atlanta Hawks - Graham Chapple - 00:00:30
- Charlotte Hornets - Richie Randall - 00:30:06
- Miami Heat - Giancarlo Navas - 00:57:54
- Orlando Magic - BeyondTheRK - 01:36:01
- Washington Wizards - Ben Mehic - 02:10:22
Thank you to all our guests, make sure to follow their great work covering their teams throughout the season.
We were robbed of the proper news during the summer break, so Ben and Tim return to give proper thoughts on all the Formula 1 dominoes, plus some recent race recaps: - The shuffle at Alfa Romeo - RUSSELL TO MERCEDES! - The return of Albon - A literal spa at Spa - The Orange Army at home in Zandvoort - RICCIARDO/NORRIS/MCLAREN MONZA WHAT!!!!! - Some thoughts on the Schumacher documentary
And much more
The Formula 1 summer break is winding down, so Ben brings back F1 (and unfortunately, regular) guest Tim Wray to review the first half of the season, including: - A championship battle? - Breakthrough year for Max - Bottas and Perez - Good Norris vs. underwhelming Ricciardo - Ferrari resurgence - Decent midfield battles - Haas... - ANY DANGER OF DRIVER NEWS? - And much more
Some big news has hit the trading card community so we've gathered our experts in the stonks to run it through (and Ben because it's his show). Mitch Doyle and Tim Wray join Ben to discuss: - Fanatics buying licenses - Impact on the hobby - Delays in product release - BGS/PSA backlogs - Shill bidding - Summer League - Second year fatigue? - Stonk tips - And much more
The post-Olympics void is here but never fear, football's back, with the EPL starting this weekend. Friend of the show and football watcher Matt Bungard from NRL Boom Rookies joins Ben to break down the new season: - Fans in full stadiums again! - The top four "race" - Ben White the defensive saviour - Lukaku, Sancho and Grealish - Brentford are good? - Who's going down? - Leeds sophomore slump? - Question time - And much more
A smorgasbord of Olympic chatter, with Tim Wray joining Ben for all the rundown: - Boomers finally get their medal - Golden generation and Paris 2024 - How good's water based events - Titmus vs. Ledecky - Jess Fox and Melissa Wu breaking through - Fast Italians - Moments of the games - Question time - And so much more
On today's episode, Ben is joined by two previous guests, Chris De Silva from WWOS and Steve Smith from ESPN, to run through everything basketball: - More Cade Cunningham hype (from Ben who else) - Scottie Barnes jumping up - Free agent surprises - Russ' fit on the Lakers - CP3 4 years - Boomers sadness - Someone sign Dante Exum - (Not serious) question time - And much more
On today's episode, Ben is joined by Chris De Silva from Wide World of Sports to talk all things NBA Draft: - Cade Cunningham hype - Mobley and the Jalens - Trades coming home to roost - Withholding private workouts - Josh Giddey - ACTUAL LISTENER QUESTIONS - And much more
For today's second half of our NBA Finals preview, we have regular guest and resident Bucks fan Tim Wray on to talk all things Milwaukee: - Jrue Holiday effect - Bud's...coaching? - Giannis' injury - Middleton stepping up - Bobby Portis time - Suns matchup - And much more
On today's episode of Beyond the Fence we're joined by David Nash (@theIVpointplay) to talk all things Phoenix Suns heading into the NBA Finals: - Chris Paul effect - Monty Williams coaching - Spain pick and rolls - Booker and Ayton - Bucks matchup - Suns playoffs MVP - And much more
On today's episode of Beyond the Fence, Ben is joined by ESPN's Steve Smith to talk all things Boomers, including: - The core four's last chance? - Ben Simmons - Matisse Thybulle excitement - Josh Giddey and the future - Rewarding the NBL's best - Patty Mills flag bearer - And much more
The Detroit Pistons won the NBA Draft Lottery, commonly referred to as the #FadeForCade sweepstakes. Known Pistons fan Ben goes solo to discuss: - Cade's strengths and weaknesses - Fit with Killian Hayes - Second year stars - Returning vets - A soliloquy on what this means to the fans - And much more
The NBA awards have been trickling in, and coupled with the rolling postseason, makes for a myriad of interesting topics. Today, Ben is joined by usual guest Tim to talk a range of NBA awards issues, including: - A real MVP race? - DPOY reputation - Ball or Edwards - All-NBA changes - Suns for the title - Bucks disappointment - Christian Wood to the Sydney Kings? - Twitter questions - And much more
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A dark day in football history prompts the most emotional episode yet of Beyond The Fence.
Ben is joined by Matt Bungard (@TheMattBungard) to, lets not sugarcoat it, slam the Super League and all the clubs involved. Plus, what it means for wider football, the loss of romance in the game, and fans jumping ship.
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This week Ben is joined by Jake (@Halbridious on Twitter) to discuss all things English Premier League. From Man City's internal improvements to Liverpool's Murphy's Law season, the top four race is heating up.
Plus, some Marcelo Bielsa love, a VAR rant, and what happened to Sheffield United?
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Beyond The Fence returns and this week, Ben is solo. His disdain for the current state of the game is brought to the fore, with the speed of the game, the gap between good and bad, and game quality all getting a run. Plus, some bonus analysis of the potential for no salary cap, or maybe a draft anyone? Follow Ben at @bensquag and@BeyondTFence
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Trading cards and Topshot are all the rage in the NBA (and other sports) landscape, so we wanted to talk about it. This week on Beyond the Fence, Ben is joined by Tim Wray (@TimRWray) and Mitch Doyle (@mitchd_90) from NRL Boom Rookies to talk market trends, favourite products, and why we're all too old for NFTs. Beware, when you get three card nerds around the table, we don't shut up.
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The Formula 1 season is just around the corner, so in today's episode of Beyond The Fence, Ben is joined by a very familiar guest. Tim Wray (@TimRWray), long time friend and podcast co host of Ben's drops by to discuss all things Formula 1, including the new team lineups, two rookies at Haas, the countdown to a Daniel Ricciardo world title and more, all with a healthy dose of Drive To Survive sprinkled throughout.
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NRL season is back, and in the debut episode of Beyond The Fence's new podcast, Ben Quagliata rolls through his opinion of how the new rules have gone down. Hint: not great. Also, some quick-hitting thoughts from each of the round's fixtures, including some rather dire performances and favourites making an early mark.