Western Weekender

Western Weekender

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Tension's Running High E41 - Panthers v Eels preview

July 8, 2025 • 38 mins
Troy and Nathan preview the showdown between Penrith and Parramatta. Plus a final word on Origin III, and we reflect on the passing of former Panthers Director Greg Evans.
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Tension's Running High E40 - Trading cards from the past & Emily puts the boys to the test

July 1, 2025 • 56 mins
Troy and Nathan go back in time and open trading cards from the past. Plus Emily gives the boys a quiz - and you won't believe the question that stumped Doddsy! And we re-live that epic win by Penrith over Canterbury in Round 17.
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Tension's Running High E39 - Panthers v Bulldogs preview + A Special Giveaway

June 25, 2025 • 37 mins
Troy and Nathan preview the epic showdown between Penrith and Canterbury this week. Plus one lucky listener will win a bottle of Fourpeat Spiced Rum!
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Tension's Running High E38 - Matt Eisenhuth joins us, plus our awkward journalism moments

June 17, 2025 • 55 mins
Matt Eisenhuth joins us ahead of Penrith's clash with the Warriors on Saturday. Plus Troy and Nathan discuss some of our most awkward journalism moments - involving the likes of Pat Cummins, Phil Gould, Tim Grant and Luke Lewis!
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Tension's Running High E37 - Brian Fletcher quits, Panthers stalk the Top 8

June 10, 2025 • 38 mins
Troy and Nathan offer some insight into CEO Brian Fletcher's decision to stand down from the Panthers. Plus we we recap Penrith's win over the Wests Tigers, as the Panthers chase down an unlikely Finals berth.
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Tension's Running High E36 - Nathan Cleary to rugby?

June 3, 2025 • 35 mins
Troy and Nathan discuss those rugby union rumours related to Nathan Cleary. Plus we preview Sunday's showdown between the Panthers and Tigers at CommBank Stadium. And what would you like to see out of a new rugby league video game?
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Tension's Running High E35 - Gus at it again, Panthers v Eels preview

May 27, 2025 • 39 mins
We jump in to the Phil Gould v Michael Chammas argument with our own Gus stories. Plus we preview Panthers v Eels this Sunday, and a last minute look at the State of Origin.
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Tension's Running High E34 - Team list chaos, Nathan in enemy territory

May 20, 2025 • 37 mins
The team list for Penrith's clash against Newcastle lands... or does it. Plus Nathan in enemy territory, and why this Origin period is so important for the Panthers.
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Tension's Running High E33 - Slippery balls and famous Penrith draws

May 13, 2025 • 35 mins
Troy and Nathan discuss the drama over Shane Elford squirting balls with water in Townsville, plus after the 30-all draw with the Cowboys we look back on other famous Panthers draws. We also discuss Las Vegas 2026 and reflect on Penrith's season so far.
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Tension's Running High E32 - Ivan & Nathan Cleary contract news + Panthers v Cowboys preview

May 6, 2025 • 48 mins
Troy starts the show with some fresh news about Ivan and Nathan Cleary. We preview the Panthers v Cowboys showdown - the 50th meeting between the two clubs. Plus what items would you want to see in a Panthers Museum?
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Tension's Running High E31 - Liam Martin on Penrith's slump, Magic Round preview

April 29, 2025 • 41 mins
Panthers Premiership winner Liam Martin joins us to chat about what's going wrong at the Panthers, plus we preview Magic Round. And just when you think nothing else can go wrong, the Panther Bus springs a leak!
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Tension's Running High E30 - Troy's epic Penrith Stadium blow-up, plus Isaiah Papali'i joins us

April 22, 2025 • 46 mins
Troy blows his top over the Penrith Stadium upgrade and the current renders for the new venue. It's a must-listen rant! Isaiah Papali'i joins us for a chat and Troy and Nathan dissect Penrith's win over the Roosters, and Saturday night's clash with Manly. Plus our favourite rugby league smells.
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Tension's Running High E29 - Luke Garner joins us, Penrith v Roosters preview

April 15, 2025 • 40 mins
Luke Garner joins us ahead of the Panthers v Roosters showdown on Saturday night. The boys talk about Penrith's current woes and what can be done to reverse the form. Plus they predict the 2025 Grand Finalists based on the first six rounds. And why is Troy constantly test driving cars and annoying the team over at Penrith City Automotive?
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Tension's Running High E28 - Panthers v Dolphins preview, MG v Brandy

April 8, 2025 • 44 mins
Troy and Nathan try to figure out what's going wrong at the foot of the Mountains. Plus we preview Thursday night's clash between the Panthers and Dolphins. And who has had the better career - MG or Brandy? We debate who's on top in football, business and media.
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Tension's Running High E27 - Isaah Yeo's 250th, Panthers v Cowboys preview

April 1, 2025 • 38 mins
We celebrate Isaah Yeo ahead of his 250th NRL game, plus preview Penrith's crucial clash with North Queensland. Did we fall for any April Fool's Day jokes? And we break down the future of the NRL's tv rights.
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Tension's Running High E26 - Moses Leota joins us, Panthers v Rabbitohs preview

March 26, 2025 • 43 mins
Panthers four-time Premiership-winning prop Moses Leota joins us for a chat. The boys preview the Panthers v Rabbitohs showdown and try to figure out what's going on with Penrith's defence.
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Tension's Running High E25 - The CommBank Conundrum

March 17, 2025 • 51 mins
In this special edition, Troy and Nathan break down the challenges confronting Penrith at CommBank Stadium. From train delays to parking issues and more, how do the Panthers not shed fans and crowds? Plus, why was Ivan Cleary so cranky today?
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Tension's Running High E24 - Panthers settle in at CommBank, is Penrith's depth bubble bursting?

March 10, 2025 • 48 mins
Troy and Nathan preview Friday night's clash between Penrith and the Roosters. Plus, the evidence that Penrith's depth bubble may be bursting. We go off topic on a Foxtel discussion, and demand the return of the Graham Annesley Monday press briefing!
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Tension's Running High E023 - Troy's Vegas Voice, Sin City wrapped

March 6, 2025 • 38 mins
Troy is back from Vegas and he has the voice to prove it. We wrap up everything Sin City, and discuss how Penrith will get back into week-to-week footy after the spectacular win over the Sharks.
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Tension's Running High E22 - Live from Nashville

February 26, 2025 • 14 mins
Tension's Running High E22 - Live from Nashville by Western Weekender
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