They Might Become Giants
Alex Williams is a massive fan and ambassador for the GWS GIANTS. His NRL loving mate Brandon McClelland is a sports fanatic, born in Western Sydney and knows nothing about the AFL. Taking his GIANTS ambassadorial duties far too seriously, Alex has now bullied his actor mate Brandon to do a podcast about their journey to discover the best pubs and eateries in Western Sydney to watch away AFL games. With episodes dropping every Wednesday, we see the AFL through a new lens as Brandon questions the culture and obscurities of the game. This isn’t a pod where we just sit and chat through the weekly match ups, it’s built around social activities and engaging with our friends and audience. Let the search for the best ‘Away Venues’ in Western Sydney begin! We’d love for people to jump on board from the start and follow our journey in Western Sydney. Want to support the show? Got a favourite pub to watch AFL at? Send a voice memo with your suggestions or question to Theymightbecomegiants@gmail.com. Follow us on Apple and Spotify so you don’t miss a Giant adventure.
Episodes
Alex and Brandon are happy with the victory over North in Canberra, but can't shake the fact that there are still nine teams vying for eight finals spots with only two rounds remaining.
Alex talks Brandon through the little know NRL draft experiment in the early 90's, which Brandon surprisingly knows very little about.
This expansion cup game against Gold Coast is the biggest one yet and its simply must win for the Gian...
The boys are shell shocked after the absolute smashing at the hands of the Bulldogs, but are happy to be facing the Kangaroos down at our home away from home, Manuka Oval in Canberra.
To commemorate the occasion Alex tells Brandon the tale of 'The Shinboner of the Century' Glenn Archer.
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Brandon an Alex revel in the fact the Giants have ended the Swans season by their own hand. However, now their other eternal rival awaits at Marvel Stadium in the Bulldogs and the Giants will be without some key players for the pivotal clash.
To commemorate the occasion Alex tells the tale of (arguably) the greatest ever bulldog, EJ "Ted" Whitten or Mr Football himself.
Join us on Thursday night at The Guildford Ho...
After a strong Giants win and another successful TMBG Watch Party, Alex takes Brandon back to school, and back in time, to the 'halcyon' days of University.
They also look forward to this Friday's all-important home derby against the Sydney/South Melbourne Swans.
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Given it's a Thursday night game this week, we're releasing a little bit earlier than usual!
Alex and Brandon are elated with the true arrival of Aaron Cadman and the win over Geelong. Corsages were in abundance and Jeremy Cameron did nothing, so it's a good wee to be a Giants fan, with the injury decimated Bombers awaiting.
Alex the tells the story of the first Australian to trial out for the NFL Des "The Kangaro...
Alex and Brandon celebrate the Giants crushing victory over Producer Sam's hapless Eagles as the Giants charge back into the 8.
Given the Giants face the ever-present Geelong this weekend, Alex tells Brandon the story of the Giant who's departure still hurts to this day. While the Giants have lost many over the journey, this one was particularly hard for Alex to accept. This is the story of Jeremy Cameron.
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The lads are back from their bye week and are ready to take on The West Coast Eagles in some (rare) Friday night Footy!
Producer Sam regales his history of the West Coast Eagles and takes the guys back through the crazy days of 2001-2008.
Join us on Friday night at The Guildford Hotel game against Producer Sam's hapless Eagles.
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The guys celebrate the extraordinary come from behind victory over Goal Coast in the expansion cup and ruminate on what it al means heading into the bye.
Brandon then tells the story of Israel Folau, who was an inaugural Giant but that is just the tip of the iceberg.
Join us in a couple of weeks time at The Guildford Hotel on the 4th of July for a (rare) Friday Night game against Producer Sam's hapless Eagles.
Fol...
Alex, Brandon and Producer Sam are finally back in the studio together as they celebrate The Giants much needed victory over Brisbane - in Brisbane no less!
In anticipation of the upcoming Expansion Cup game against Gold Coast, Alex tells Brandon the tale of the modern GOAT Gary Ablett Jr.
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After a weekend of disappointment, Alex and Brandon pore over the Giants' recent poor form and the Tasmanian stadium debacle. Then Alex takes us North of the border, and back in time, to when the Gabbatoir was a Field of Dreams.
Join us back at the Guildford Hotel this Saturday from 1pm as we take on the Brisbane Lions.
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...The Giants were lucky enough to steal victory from the jaws of defeat against the Tigers and look to have farewelled a team legend. The boys preview the trip to the nation's cold capital against Port Adelaide and then look back on a part of AFL history that most hope to forget or struggle to remember.
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Producer Sam & Alex have fled to Nippon, leaving Brandon in charge of things back home. Thankfully, it's a home game against the cellar-dwelling Tigers. We commemorate Uncle Toby's 250th game and the great career/hairline of Kevin Bartlett.
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Brandon has returned from <redacted> but Alex has departed to the land of the rising sun. We recorded this episode internationally with the boys covering the bitterly disappointing loss against Freo. However, they quickly turn their attention to the upcoming away game back at our true fortress, The Guildford Hotel.
Al then take Brandon through the divisive incident that occurred during Nick Riewoldt's first game as St K...
Brandon is still away in <redacted> so Alex is joined by longtime listener and watch party attendee who also happens to be a Freo fan, Matt Hardy.
The guys talk through the weekend of footy just gone including the Giants epic win over Geelong. Alex then goes through the history of the Western Derbies in anticipation of the upcoming clash with the Dockers back at Engie Stadium (Producer Sam can't help but chime in). ...
Brandon is currently overseas in <redacted> and we attempted to do a remote recording, but unfortunately suffered a technical failure. Therefore Producer Sam steps in at the last second to chat through the very depressing loss in the Sydney Derby and preview the upcoming clash again Geelong.
Alex then pivots to a history about a different sport, in a different country which involves curses, Colonel Sanders, toxic sludge...
While its certainly not panic stations it has been far from the best couple of weeks for the Giants. Al and Brandon commiserate ANOTHER loss which leads to a brief conversation about the new Perth rugby League team.
The lads then gear up for the Sydney derby which leads to Al explaining the significance and history of Giants legend Callan Ward in his final season in orange.
Do it for Callan!
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The boys are joined by the second American Giants fan (after Russell from Houston) they've ever encountered, who happens to be Dave Anthony from the legendary podcast The Dollop.
Dave explains how he became a Giants fan from LA after nearly being tricked into becoming a Saints fan by Charlie Clausen (ugh).
Alex then tells Brandon and Dave the story of Tom Leahy, the legendary ruckman from South Australia with the aim of...
The boys celebrate another win as well as another successful watch party at the Guildford Hotel.
In anticipation of the Giant's battle with Adelaide (back in Adelaide, if you don't mind), Alex dives into the rich history of (arguably) the biggest rivalry in football, the showdown.
Join us once again the Guildford Hotel for our fourth watch party of the year!
The boys celebrate the demolition of Producer Sam's West Coast Eagles at the home of football, Engie Stadium. Darcy Jones is crowned an all time Giants icon and Brandon had a revelatory experience watching Jesse Hogan go about his business.
As the Giants head to South Australia for Gather Round to face the unexpectedly high flying Saints, Alex tells Brandon the extraordinary story of St Kilda legend and one of the all time AF...
The boys commiserate after a tough loss down in Launceston to the rampaging Hawks.
Brandon puts in his tips for the round before Alex tells the tale of the legendary and silver tongued Dennis Cometti in anticipation of the upcoming clash with the Eagles back at Engie (the home of football).
Producer Sam (who is NOT looking forward to this game) and Alex then task Brandon with leveling up his footy knowledge.
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