Touch n Rice Podcast

The voice of touch football, in our opinion along with many others, joins us for a very entertaining chat. Scotty MacAllister chats all things touch footy from his side of the microphone and gives us some of his predictions for the Metro Cup and QLD State Cup finals. The games prove to be a fun challenge for both competitors and in discussing food and other things, Scotty shares some controversial views on a wide range of topics wh...

Highly accomplished touch footy referees Luke Heckendorf and Luke Saldern join us to talk all things from behind the whistle. From officiating and sometimes sending off family members, handling some of the most challenging players, to being dealt some great sledges. The boys shed a light on why and how they became referees and explain the pathways and opportunities it offers. The boys pair up to partake in the usual fun and games. ...

Current England Touch CEO Chris Simon joins us on the podcast to discuss his exciting new role as very first Chief Operating Officer of International Touch. Chris, more affectionately known as Pel (nickname origin story also discussed) gives us a first hand review of the 2024 Touch Football World Cup from his position at the very top. We talk about Pel's own playing career as well as the work he has done to put England Touch i...

Dual international for Malaysia and Ireland Al-Jeffery Iszeham joins the podcast to talk all things Touch Malaysia. Jeff tells us about his Coaching Director role for Touch Malaysia, his experience as a dual international, and the development of the game in his home country. We play our usual games and have a very food based discussion in this episode. We also learn that Jeff's bucket list items are to skydive (fitting for our...

Self confessed touch footy technical fanatic Quinn Witika joins us on the Podcast to geek out on some touch chat. We find out about Quinn's junior start in the Western suburbs of Sydney into seniors playing alongside and being coached by some of the great names of the game. He talks about his future in the game and hope to grow it and give back to his community where he now resides on the Sunny Coast. Some really interesting a...

Swiss Open Mixed male representative Micha Trost joins us on the Podcast to review their Touch World Cup campaign. We find out about Micha's transition to the touch game, the current touch footy scene in Switzerland, and the development they hope will come. Micha comes up against Cess in the games testing his quick responses in under 5 seconds and his song lyric knowledge. With all the fun getting to know Micha, we get a brief...

Australian Emus Mixed Opens representative Jackson Mills joined us prior to the Touch World Cup to discuss his journey with touch football, the team's preparation, as well as giving some sneaky predictions. Did you know Millsy is the only current Emus player to have not played State of Origin?! During the episode Millsy compares the two states having lived and played in both. Millsy comes up against Kimmy in the games in a pre...

It's already 3 weeks post World Cup and those post tournament blues have well and truly kicked in. We had this chat with China Mixed Opens representative Meng prior to the World Cup and discussed all things China touch including training and selections, challenges for Chinese players, and some sneaky predictions. The Great Firewall of China played some havoc early on with our chat but we persevered and eventually the internet ...

Current FIT Member Relations Commission for Asia and Former President for Touch Football Pilipinas joins us to discuss her previous playing achievements, current role with FIT, and her busy schedule for the upcoming Touch World Cup. During our conversation Bianca controversially explains her dislike for pineapple and any sweet foods in savoury dishes. 

Current games challenge score prior to this Podcast: Kimmy 3, Cess 1. 

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Cousins Jacob and Amielia join us to discuss what it's like playing with siblings and cousins in the same team, what it means playing for their families, and representing the Philippines in the Mixed Open division at this year's World Cup. We also have a sneaky announcement of the Philippines Mixed Open's Captain. And Jacob and Amielia of course participate in the fun and games hilariously getting their unexpecting f...

Emily better known in the touch community as Clewsy joins us as our very first guest. Not only is she our first guest, but also our first international guest and England's Women's Open Captain. We chat about her touch career and what to expect from her home nation and what it means to be hosting the upcoming World Cup. 

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