The Sounding Board

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover the selection of Jake Fraser-McGurk, the AFL bye structure, the morals of whistleblowers, and Zipper targets Hamish & Andy! If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about Damo parking topics, ranking the hardest jobs in football media, Chad Warner's future, if the Barstool Sport content model could work in Australia, in-flight entertainment and taking kids on flights. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's some big topics Hutchy and Damo cover on today's episode from the death of a media staple, allegations against a former news boss at Channel Nine, the big issues being covered by the ABC and there's incredible breaking news in the world of Craig's Carry-On! In this episode: 0:23 - The press conference is on life support 8:07 - Dustin Martin should be made available for his 300th 12:32 - Bad camera angles 15:11 - Darren Wick, former Nine News boss, accused of inappropriate behaviour (Read Kate McClymont's article here) 23:53 - Craig's Carry-On 29:37 - Where the $1 billion is going at the ABC 32:41 - A story of a story of a story 36:06 - Rishi Sunak's bad optics moment Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo has a recipe for honey & soy marinated pork ribs for the winter weather. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover the premiership race, the fixture and the send-off rule. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about Hutchy's intros on Footy Classified, RoCo, the lack of cut-through for the IPL in Australia and Kayo holding screens. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo go rogue today and no-one is safe! The boys re-heat each other's old soup over Scott Pendlebury, there's a thief among the AFL podcast community, and Hutchy has a few new tips in his Carry-On. In this episode: 1:24 - Hutchy takes issue to Media Watch's opening story this week 7:46 - The future of Scott Pendlebury (Hutchy reheats Damo's old soup) 16:16 - We have a podcast name stealer! 23:18 - ABC budget 25:28 - The joy of watching Harley Reid 28:18 - Scottie Scheffler's arrest 30:29 - Prices for India v Pakistan at the T20 World Cup 31:31 - Craig's Carry-on 37:45 - Macarthur FC betting scandal Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chef Damo blesses us with a beautiful scallops recipe cooked with a delightful butter and garlic sauce. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about the best AFL media segments, AI newsreaders and concussion protocols. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are without a rundown and are working on the fly this week! They deep-dive the Roast of Tom Brady and analyse the state of modern comedy and where the no-go zones are, they discuss current engagement with news on social media, and could Hutchy and Eddie McGuire be joining forces for a massive media takeover? In this episode: 1:49 - The Roast of Tom Brady and modern comedy 11:55 - Craig's Carry-On 19:04 - Mainstream media reporting social media trolls 21:01 - Engagement with news on social media, per The Guardian article 25:40 - Financial Review removal from WA markets 32:12 - Damo's proposal to Hutchy and Eddie McGuire 36:12 - Outrage over Kane Cornes' comments on Harley Reid Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo gives us a beautiful recipe for pumpkin soup with all the extra trimmings! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover the AFL's stance on gender-based violence, trains vs. trams, Tom Liberatore, Bonza and James Sicily. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about AFL media availability, Luke Darcy commentating his son, the MRO, Damo being a Mick Man, and a few questions for Craig's Carry-On! If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a plethora of topics to cover from the last seven days. Hutchy introduces us to the "Over Reach", they discuss Peter Stefanovic on Sky News, how the Sam Draper comments about the Western Bulldogs played out, Damo has a view on the AFL's position in the gender-based violence discussion, and only one of our two hosts returned his homework this week -- guess who! In this episode: 1:11 - Damo gets rattled! 4:02 - Hutchy's theory about TV shows and social media 10:23 - The Over Reach 13:56 - Peter Stefanovic's line of questioning on Sky News 18:30 - Sam Draper's comments about the Dogs, and Luke Beveridge's reaction 23:38 - Robbo's critique of Luke Darcy, JB and BT 28:33 - Shaun Menegola, Director of Seven Melbourne News, departs the network 30:19 - Mitch Cleary hasn't lived up to his billing! 31:07 - Homework: how much is your streaming bill? 36:21 - Jake Fraser-McGurk left out of T20 World Cup squad 37:30 - The AFL's position in the gender-based violence discussion Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo and Hutchy head out on location at Cobram Estate and are joined by special guest Garry Lyon! They guys speak to the team at Cobram Estate about their olive oil. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover Anzac Day, Lance Franklin's legacy, LIV Golf and Tarryn Thomas. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about Paul Kent, media watching all nine AFL games, a team in Canberra, the warming of BT, lessons to learn from the NFL Draft. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo bounces around a variety of topics today including Foxtel's current position in the streaming market, the future for Racing Victoria and "Rules for Some" with the newspaper coverage of Kyle and Jackie O's first show into Melbourne. In this episode: 0:34 - Nick Larkey's impression of Damo 3:55 - The experience at LIV Golf 6:22 - Dylan Howard is a key player in the Donald Trump case 8:39 - Damo's Verity Score is on the rise 9:18 - Rules for Some: Kyle and Jackie O 14:06 - Foxtel faces streaming apocalypse 19:54 - Andrew Jones resigns from Racing Victoria 22:53 - Censorship, and Australia's feud with Elon Musk 25:14 - Albanese's optics 28:07 - Scott Morrison has a book!... Hutchy shows great compassion 32:12 - The dwindling numbers at coach press conferences 34:14 - A follow up to Mitch Cleary's PR pay-off 35:20 - Paul Kent stood down after nightspot altercation 36:14 - Newspapers quoting social media users as the basis of a story 37:58 - New security scanners at Melbourne Airport 39:11 - Mark Duffield vs. David King on Twitter Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo prepares a beautiful, rich and warm Osso Bucco soup ready for the winter ahead. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about "gut feel" vs. data-driven recruiting and analysis, the timeline of a 20th team, Hutchy pushes his wildcard round idea and walking travellators at airports. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are back with some very exciting news... PVO has returned! Peter Van Onselen is back in the game and PVO Watch is back on. Hutchy takes a deep dive into the behind-the-scenes of the PR pay-off, while Dylan Howard is in the news. In this episode: 0:34 - PVO is back! 4:43 - Dylan Howard's link to the current Donald Trump trial 12:01 - The Anatomy of the PR Pay-off 18:52 - Gil McLachlan in Seat 1A for the Racing Victoria job 22:08 - James Warburton brings his departure date forward 24:28 - News Corp bringing in PwC to help with restructure 28:03 - The start to the end of cricket contracts 30:18 - Craig's Carry-On 37:11 - WADA's week 38:36 - Jacqui Felgate's Instagram followers 40:01 - Damo's latest blocking spree Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo gives us an idea for the perfect accompaniment for a dish with a fresh fennel salad featuring beautiful lemons! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover the score review system, the Olympics and media navel-gazing. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about untouchable doctors, the standards of journalism and who could replace Hutchy and Damo on the podcast. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo look back on a heavy week of news and take a look at the Bruce Lehrmann defamation verdict, they take you behind the journalism curtain of the Bruce McWilliam email story, as well as the initial identification error of the Bondi Junction killer. In this episode: 1:00 - The debrief of Craig's Carry-On across England and Spain 4:52 - The Bruce Lehrmann verdict 11:07 - Bruce McWilliam's emails, and the Ch7 vs. Ch9 clash 19:39 - Bondi identification error: being first vs. being right 23:52 - Hutchy never misses a chance to sell 26:36 - The BOM have made another big call! 28:41 - Peter Schiff has come for our man Winx 32:59 - Dr Sonja Hood's deleted Twitter account 35:29 - Gender-driven pile-on 38:55 - Pride of Jenny... is Damo now a racing fan? Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about Gather Round, clickbait, and Damo taking checked baggage for a domestic flight! If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy is in sunny Barcelona but it's Damo who's cooling off after the heated interview on Triple M between Luke Darcy and Kane Cornes. The boys discuss the journalistic ethics around paying for interviews after the fresh evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case, and Hutchy gives us a real-time update of his latest Carry-On whilst on his travels. In this episode: 0:37 - Hutchy's recap of WrestleMania XL 4:04 - What's Hutchy doing in Barcelona? 5:20 - Luke Darcy and Kane Cornes 11:16 - Answering listener questions about Darcy/Cornes 14:03 - Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case and paying for interviews 25:19 - Sam McClure's slip of the tongue 26:11 - Mitch Cleary's giving quotes 29:08 - Jeremy Finlayson's homophobic slur 31:27 - Damo's taking credit! #DamoForLordMayor 32:19 - Hypocrisy from football clubs 34:24 - Hutchy's Carry-On update from his current travels 39:04 - Your name suggestions for our airport screening association Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo provides us a fantastic aglio e olio recipe which highlights the Cobram Estate Olive Oil. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover tabloid-type stories in AFL, Matt Hill, a 20th AFL team, score reviews and rain delays. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about Opinionists and Futurists, Scott Pendlebury's suspension, the warming of JB, and WrestleMania! If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a full-on week for journalism, Hutchy and Damo unpack how the AFL drugs story came about, the tabloid reporting of the Brisbane Lions team disunity, Damo has some harsh criticism for the city of Melbourne, and we're creating an organisation. In this episode: 0:22 - This time last year... the Bridge Walk! 2:20 - BOM got one right 3:44 - Tabloid reporting of the Brisbane Lions 8:34 - The birth of the AFL drugs story 18:00 - CICTAR 22:58 - Hutchy and Maasai break bread 24:18 - Jeremy Piven's in town 27:28 - Damo's criticism of Melbourne 30:20 - Andrew Gowers: "mending fences" 31:28 - Taking Out the Trash: Everton 31:59 - We're creating a body to hold aviation organisations to account 34:46 - Fact checking the fact checkers 35:37 - Bullying (ft. Glass Jaw) 40:13 - Politicians on private jets Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo gives us a lovely recipe for the humble and affordable bolar blade cut of beef for your upcoming Easter feast. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover Tasmania's AFL and sport achievements, Cal Twomey's article on Nick Daicos' first 49 games, and the AFL covering tribunal matters. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about Cotchin and Selwood on Channel 7, SEN's tent revival, getting passengers off aeroplanes, buying a Tassie Devils membership, and Damo's tan. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are back for another week and they jump around a variety of different topics, from the News Limited papers going hard on Meta to Kim Williams' comments having just taken over as the head of the ABC, and Kane Cornes' sketch taking the mickey out of Trent Cotchin and Matthew Richardson's subsequent response. In this episode: 1:01 - News Ltd attacking Meta 8:20 - Kim Williams' stances upon taking over the ABC 15:30 - The Claytons Story: the story when you don't have a story 19:10 - Glass Jaw: Matthew Richardson after Kane's Trent Cotchin skit 22:55 - The cost of cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games 24:47 - The Turf Yarn 25:56 - We're going to be saved by the subs! 27:48 - Shepmates in hot water at the Grand Prix 29:50 - LSU women's basketball coach vs. Washington Post 32:49 - Public Affairs reporter 34:40 - Footy clubs pick and choose their moral causes 38:21 - Public Affairs reporter, continued 40:40 - Frame Me In: Tim Arvier Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo gives us a great pork belly idea heading into the Easter season, which can also provide you some beautiful crackling! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover Harley Reid headlines, Lance Armstrong's quotes during the week and Channel 9 providing better offerings than Channel 7 for footy programs. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about carry-on advice, Channel 9's footy programs, the SEN Tassie team's on-air stoush with Hutchy, and the AFL score review system If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo catch up with the CEO of DrinkWise Simon Strahan to discuss the partnership with SEN's new app feature SEN Sync as well as the latest trends and awareness around alcohol consumption. The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys launch headfirst into the disaster surrounding the Brisbane Olympic Games stadium scenario, they analyse the timing of the Tasmania Devils announcement in relation to the upcoming state election, and Hutchy forensically picks apart the Herald Sun's latest list of Top 50 influential footy figures. In this episode: 0:28 - The slow car crash that is the Brisbane Olympics 6:46 - Timing of the Tasmania Devils announcement 11:34 - Herald Sun's Top 50 Most Influential AFL Figures 18:06 - Aaron Rodgers considered as a running mate for RFK Jr. 18:47 - Glass Jaw: Chris Fagan 21:53 - Howie vs. Pickers 22:43 - "x" club is interested in "y" player 25:28 - Hutchy's War Stories 28:58 - AFL broadcasting in 2025 and News Ltd's criticism of Channel 7 34:51 - We were on Media Watch 35:46 - Warren Tredrea loses his legal battle Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo this week gives us a slow-cooked Greek-style lamb shoulder. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. This week they cover Opening Round, the state of international cricket and Fox Footy callers at the venue. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about an evaluation of Opening Round, opinionists, NRL/AFL ratings on FTA and Foxtel and Mark Robinson's tardiness. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo look back at the week that was from the headlines around Sam Kerr's charge in the UK to Princess Kate's doctored photo. Hutchy has some advice for a few of our combatants in the media wars while Mason Cox caused a stir in Opening Round. In this episode: 0:33 - Housekeeping #1: Damo's TV beard 4:05 - Housekeeping #2: Media Watch in Hutchy's inbox 5:39 - Housekeeping #3: Damo's in a new tent! 8:08 - Rupert Murdoch is engaged again 9:29 - ABC's Daily Mail-style red carpet story of the Oscars 10:25 - The Australian biting back at Meta 14:05 - Princess Kate's doctored photo 15:38 - The layers to the Sam Kerr story 20:57 - Mason Cox issued a "please explain" 23:52 - Damo's Carry On 26:17 - Players who'd be good at media 27:48 - Peter Jess wrote another article 29:18 - AFL Season Launch and Hutchy's message for Mitch 33:33 - The name at the bottom of the commentator's list 35:14 - Damo listened to JB on BT's podcast Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo this week gives us a very simple and delicious snapper recipe. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about Damo's time on the Rub, Fox League presenters at venue and the BOM director Andrew Johnson blowing up. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo unpack the NRL's start to the season in Las Vegas and the genius behind it from Peter V'Landys, the Media Wars are heating up with a fresh Tom Morris promo dropping on Channel 9 over the weekend, and they discuss Meta (Facebook) pulling out of Australian journalism. In this episode: 0:19 - The success of the NRL in Vegas 13:49 - Alastair Clarkson's homophobic slur following the Webster/Simpkin bump 17:38 - Media Wars: The Promos 24:30 - Mitch Cleary's latest PR pay-off 27:13 - Denying Rumours in media 30:09 - Craig's Carry On 34:11 - Meta shutting down its funding of Australian journalism 41:32 - Sharnelle Vella's tweet Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo this week gives us one of his old favourites, an osso buco! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about news videos on socials, 4K on Kayo and waivers for AFL players. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo (in the same studio!) are fascinated by the work the NRL is doing over in Las Vegas, while back at home it was Angus Brayshaw's retirement which dominated the headlines this week. There's another Craig's Carry On, and we bid a fond farewell to an old favourite. In this episode: 0:40 - Find me a negative story about the NRL in Vegas 7:09 - Angus Brayshaw and the sensitivity in breaking the story 14:14 - The footy reporter wars and battle between Nine and Seven 17:24 - Channel 9's winning the ratings in Melbourne 19:00 - Craig's Carry On 26:00 - Michael Pell's response to our segment last week 26:44 - "Has moved to clarify" 28:25 - The ABC's deal with RMIT Fact Check has come to an end 31:31 - Media tidbits from the week (Nick McCallum, Jake Niall, Peter Jess and anonymous sources) 36:37 - Defending the politicians at Taylor Swift 37:32 - Why are we obsessed about writing about other people's relationships? 39:42 - Melbourne Council have banned Sally Capp's parking spot – important stuff! Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo this week gives us a brilliant pesto pasta recipe. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about the MCG capacity, West Coast's NBA-style entrances, Ciaron Maher's comments on Craig Williams and the NBL finals schedule. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a massive week in Australian sport, business and entertainment, Hutchy and Damo catch up to discuss the big items from the week including the resignation of the Woolworths CEO and the latest accusations against Melbourne footballer Joel Smith. Plus, Craig's Carry On is back! In this episode: 1:03 - Hutchy brings breaking news: Tent Revival 6:15 - Tom Morris' old fashioned set-up 12:08 - The fallout from the Four Corners interview with Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci 22:56 - Joel Smith accused of trafficking cocaine, Melbourne's culture, and the anonymous quote 30:28 - Stephen Drill's story about the AFL Super Bowl trip went missing 32:14 - Craig's Carry On returns! 39:36 - Channel 9's picked up the Melbourne Cup rights Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo has brought us a tasty recipe for Asian-inspired salmon skewers. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about reporting on the "big" teams, media jumping onto Basil Zempilas' quotes and Footy Classified timeslots. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy's back from Las Vegas and he and Damo unpack everything from Super Bowl week from the money, the stadium, the media coverage to even the fake Andy Reid. Plus, they discuss the merits of the "non-platform" journalist and whether it could work in Australia. In this episode: 4:00 - Super Bowl recap, the Las Vegas experience and Allegiant Stadium 6:14 - What does it look like if we don't develop the Gabba 9:40 - Hutchy is the cooler! 10:57 - The reception to Nick Riewoldt's ESPN commentary 12:42 - Media covering media is far bigger in America 13:57 - Travis Kelce's blowup with coach Andy Reid on the sideline 15:14 - Luke Beveridge and the Dogs drama 18:39 - The non-platform journalist 24:04 - WWE press conference had no need for media! 25:11 - AFL figures compared to the NFL 29:22 - Caught on video: Barnaby Joyce, the Brisbane Broncos players 32:51 - Damo's Worst on Ground votes for Nemesis 36:35 - Ricky Ponting is heading to the U.S.A. Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo's first episode back for 2024 and he's come bearing the gifts of a delicious vodka sauce pasta recipe with lots of garlic, pancetta and sausage! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about the Super Bowl, Mark Fine, the summer of cricket and the "Bureau". If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back for 2024 and The Sounding Board starts the year among the neon lights and A-grade celebrities of Las Vegas! Hutchy's in the USA to attend the Super Bowl which has dominated conversation in Australia and around the globe. Damo fills us in on what he did on his 22 weeks of annual leave, and Hutchy has kept a close eye on the field of footy reporters in January. In this episode: 0:49 - Hutchy is broadcasting from Radio Row in Las Vegas 2:15 - Damo's feeling refreshed from his 22 weeks of annual leave 4:45 - Hutchy updates us on The Rock replacing Cody Rhodes 6:35 - This is the best era we've had of footy news reporters in a long time! 15:46 - Frame Me In 20:18 - Melbourne going gaga for Taylor Swift coming to town 22:07 - Basil Zempilas caught on a hot mic 26:38 - Are you fairer game for how you're covered in the media if you were once part of the media? 28:25 - Hutchy provides an update on business matters 29:45 - Gillon McLachlan looks set to becoming the Racing Victoria chair 33:10 - Nemesis: the ABC documentary about the Coalition 37:35 - There are two 80-year-olds running for U.S. President 39:43 - The current Melbourne Rebels situation Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo gives us a great summer recipe for barbecued prawns. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about the AFLW Grand Final, sporting sponsorships, flex scheduling in the AFL and a new turn of phrase found in the Herald Sun. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the final episode of 2023 and Hutchy and Damo have got themselves suited up and are ready to hand out this year's crop of prestigious Soundies awards, plus they discuss Mitchell Johnson's article on David Warner, Amazon Prime Video claiming the ICC broadcast rights for Australia, they argue the merits of the proposed senate inquiry into the Coles/Woolworths duopoly, and we have one last Craig's Carry-on for the year! In this episode: 1:20 - The feedback to Craig's Carry-On 2:36 - Mitchell Johnson's piece on David Warner, and George Bailey's response referencing mental health 7:56 - Amazon Prime Video taking the Australian broadcast rights to ICC cricket tournaments 10:30 - The NFL's Black Friday broadcast integrated with interactive Amazon's online shopping 12:42 - The Kelce brothers' podcast – New Heights – recently highlighted athlete access in the USA 16:50 - Sky News getting a run on page 2 of the Herald Sun 19:07 - Rupert Murdoch sighted with a new female companion 20:23 - The Soundies 30:16 - Coles and Woolworth now set to face Senate inquiry 33:36 - Craig's Carry On 40:17 - Elon Musk's outburst at advertisers boycotting X Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo gives us a great summer recipe for barbecued prawns. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about the draft coverage, private ownership in AFL, the West Australian's coverage of Harley Reid, and CM Punk's return to the WWE. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo hit all the heavy topics this week: the coverage of the Josh Giddey story, Netball Australia, Mark Cuban relinquishing his majority ownership of the Dallas Mavericks and Bruce Lehrmann. Plus, Craig's Carry On is back! In this episode: 1:35 - Mainstream media finally caught on to the Uber/taxi truce 2:30 - The fallout after last week's episode 5:42 - The journalistic side of how the Josh Giddey story is being covered 14:54 - Why are Racing Victoria playing out the Jamie Kah incident as much as they have? 18:37 - Netball Australia's pay dispute 23:37 - Mark Cuban's move to sell his ownership of the Dallas Mavericks 26:02 - Bruce Lehrmann: why would he choose to sue Channel 10? 31:53 - Nick McKenzie's last few weeks: wins court case against Channel 7 to release emails, loses defamation case to Peter Schiff  34:55 - The Manufacturer 37:14 - Kyle and Jackie O - will it work in the Melbourne market? 42:11 - Craig's Carry On Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo gives us a wonderful recipe for tasty peri-peri chicken. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about the AFL Draft coverage, Mick Warner, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the relationship between coaches and journalists at press conferences. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo count the number of polo shirts at the AFL Draft, Hutchy requests a "please explain" as to how Damo got papped in Perth, they talk about the journalistic issues around Charissa Thompson's fabricated NFL reports, and Hutchy addresses the reporting of SEN from the past week. In this episode: 0:36 - Please explain: Damo papped holding a beer in Perth! 2:32 - Polo shirt central at the Draft last night, and 29 selections 4:44 - Take Out The Trash: Coldplay 2024 tour announcement 6:00 - Channel 9 shift to the future as Peter Hitchener steps back 8:03 - When tongue-in-cheek is written as fact in the papers 9:52 - Josh Daicos' comments about AFL vs. EPL were meant to be light-hearted 11:42 - Hutchy addresses this week's reporting of the Sports Entertainment Group 30:29 - Let Dan Andrews play golf 32:25 - Charissa Thompson admits to making up NFL reports Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspired by Travis Kelce, Damo offers a recipe for a Kansas City Barbecue Sauce. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about behind the scenes content, sports betting in the USA, sport on public holidays and their best junkets. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo bring Spin City back after a nightmare week at Optus, there was an all-time Taking Out the Trash during Cup week, Travis Kelce is in Argentina and there was a bit happening for the fact checkers. In this episode: 1:10 - Hutchy needs to walk back his comments about Matt Damon in the Birdcage last week 4:00 - Spin City: Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, Optus CEO 11:17 - The great Optus excuses 13:38 - Channel 10's Melbourne Cup Carnival coverage 16:37 - Taking out the trash: RBA hike the interest rate before the Melbourne Cup 18:32 - How did people not realise the Cup wasn't on Channel 10? 22:07- If you're a print journalist, you're entitled to a burner account 23:30 - Remembering Patrick Smith 28:24 - Western Bulldog's football department, Peter Jackson review and Luke Beveridge's job security 34:46 - Stop sweating the small stuff politicians do 38:16 - Travis Kelce is in Argentina on Taylor Swift's tour 41:02 - The fact checkers 44:49 - News Limited people winning News Limited awards 46:14 - Craig's Carry-on Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo offers a recipe for a lovely salmon recipe with mustard and maple syrup. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about Peter Bell's positional move within Fremantle, mid-season AFL trade periods, Hutchy calling footy, and unbiased news reporting, If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are back for another edition of the Sounding Board in the midst of the Melbourne Cup carnival and all the stories around the events, they chat about Glenn Maxwell's concussion and how Marcus Stoinis didn't help the situation, Mitch Cleary opening a gap in the PR payoff space, and we debut a brand new segment. In this episode: 3:07 - Paid to be at the races for content 5:05 - Extensive coverage on Michael Clarke, Jade and Pip on Derby Day 9:14 - Glenn Maxwell's concussion - would it have happened weeks before the IPL? 12:06 - Free advice for Marcus Stoinis and crisis managing the story  15:36 - Has journalism regressed? 19:30 - NEW SEGMENT: Craig's Carry-On 31:17 - Theo Doropoulos becomes the new Channel 7 footy reporter 32:22 - Mitch Cleary, the master of the PR pay-off 35:35 - Don Pyke appointed the new West Coast CEO, a good move. 37:50 - U.S. financial journalists teaming up with investors to trade on marketing-moving news Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo offers a recipe for a delicious and creamy tagliatelle pasta with mushrooms! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about the 18th NRL licence, Rugby Australia, the Matilda's in big stadiums and Hutchy's new segment is in the works. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are back for another edition of The Sounding Board after a huge week in sport and media. Hutchy addresses the current form of the Perth Wildcats, they talk about Melbourne's tell-all interview this week on SEN and Hutchy is gobsmacked by the latest developments in the Uber vs. taxi stoush. In this episode: 2:24 - Hutchy addresses the current Perth Wildcats situation 9:12 - Eddie Jones resigns as Wallabies head coach 13:05 - Damo analyses the Goodwin/Pert interview on SEN 19:04 - The Uber peace talks with taxis... Hutchy can't believe it 25:20 - Damo watched Quarterback this week 26:17 - The pay-off from the Michael Clarke interview on A Current Affair 30:35 - Tracing back on Anthony Pratt and paid travel junkets 35:29 - The criticism of Mark Knight's Jacinta Allan cartoon 41:40 - Hutchy correction from last week on Maurice Blackburn Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo offers a method for delicious spicy chicken wings! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions about drugs policies, Australian cricket and people leaving Twitter. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo talk about the difference between Australia and American media cultures, the media management and timelines of the Elijah Hollands and Joel Smith stories, the "good blokes discount" and the A-League's GF backflip. In this episode: 0:32 - Hutchy gives Damo tips on how to open the show 2:16 - Damo tracking Hutchy's movements 4:51 - The secret recordings of Anthony Pratt with Tony Abbott involved 7:08 - The ever-changing protocols around airport security 11:07 - What happens if Travis Kelce comes to Australia on Taylor Swift's tour? 13:03 - The difference between Australian and American sports media culture 17:10 - Collingwood's statement denying videos 19:24 - Illicit drugs policy, the timeline of Elijah Hollands, and the media management of the situation 23:30 - Joel Smith's positive drug test 27:06 - Melbourne have a different definition of the word "culture" 31:00 - Journalistic bias and the "good blokes discount" 34:38 - Frame me in: Brad Blanks 39:50 - The A-League renegotiates its Grand Final decision... as well as having joint CEOs 44:35 - Question of the week: breaking the story or revealing the name? Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo offers a method for the slow cooked lamb shoulder fit for any time of the year, not just winter! Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions after a significant week in Australian life. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo discuss the result of The Voice referedum, the environment around corporate brands stating their social positions, the changing nature of player movement in the AFL, and Hutchy's day out at the Everest in Sydney! In this episode: 1:47 - Taylor Swift's Eras Tour movie deal  4:50 - What do you do when you're a Taylor Swift fan and you're a dude... 9:22 - The aftermath of The Voice referendum on the weekend 14:45 - Corporate Australia committing their position on public issues and its consequences 20:25 - Sport's role in taking a stand on social issues 21:57 - Melbourne and the Clayton Oliver story 25:45 - Footy is becoming a sharper business these days... dyed-in-the-wool players open to offers elsewhere 29:07 - Hutchy's day at the Everest on Saturday 32:08 - Joe Ashton has finished up at the Financial Review 34:47 - The changes to baseball 36:16 - The difference in the Cricket and Rugby World Cups capturing global attention 38:35 - Question of the Week: the leaked footage of the Baynes-Forde confrontation in the NBL Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damo presents us a lovely recipe for a roast chicken. Send us your recipe tips and suggestions or feedback to thesoundingboard@sen.com.au Damo’s Dish is proudly supported by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo are given statements to agree or disagree with using a score out of 10. If you'd like to submit a statement for next week's Scorecard, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions in the thick of the AFL player movement period and the continued discussion around compensation. If you'd like to submit a question for next week's show, message us here: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are back and are in the thick of the Trade Period, the discussion around compensation picks and duffle coat-wearing journalists, while there's plenty happening in the lead-up to the Spring Racing Carnival across Melbourne and Sydney. In this episode: 1:29 - The one-town beat is a tough gig for a journo 3:20 - Cricket looks like it's going to be in the Olympics in 2028 to get that revenue from India... and flag football is being pork-barrelled with it 9:11 - Damo is in the early part of his 22 weeks of leave and dipping his toes into the NFL 10:16 - What is Damo's role in JB's wedding? 11:37 - The difference in total prize money between the Sydney and Melbourne spring racing carnivals 16:40 - The Melbourne Cup parade has been cancelled for 2023 19:25 - We're seeing how a fresh name becomes a commodity in Trade Period 21:16 - The duffle coast-wearing journalists... there are two types 24:22 - Who's got the "war chest" this year? 25:17 - Compensation picks have jumped the shark 29:03 - Tom Mitchell using his own platform to be candid about Hawthorn phasing him out 33:00 - Eddie Jones' comments in hindsight after the Wallabies unceremonious World Cup exit 35:51 - The aftermath from Producer Jane's farewell from the company... a lot of love for Caro and Corrie on her way out and not much for us! Hosts: Craig Hutchison: twitter.com/craighutchy Damian Barrett: twitter.com/barrettdamian Follow and contact us: Twitter: twitter.com/SoundingBoardEp Facebook: facebook.com/SoundingBoardEp Email: thesoundingboard@sen.com.au The Sounding Board is proudly supported by DrinkWise - if you're choosing to drink, choose to drink wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This podcast is proudly supported by DrinkWise. If you're choosing to drink, choose to Drinkwise. Send Hutchy and Damo a question anytime via email thesoudingboard@sen.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices