Western Weekender

Western Weekender

Podcast by Western Weekender

Episodes

September 23, 2025 36 mins
Troy and Nathan preview the Preliminary Final between Penrith and Brisbane. Plus we reveal news about a Grand Final week training session should the Panthers make it. And why is Ivan Cleary still lacking the respect he deserves?
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Panthers prop Moses Leota joins us ahead of his 200th NRL game. Plus Troy and Nathan preview Sunday's showdown between the Panthers and Bulldogs at Accor Stadium. And what do the boys make of the Preliminary Final schedule?
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In our 50th episode, we chat to Panthers five-eighth Blaize Talagi. Plus Troy and Nathan review the Merv Cartwright Medal, and preview the Finals showdown between Penrith and the Warriors. And the boys give their verdict on Teddy Swims being announced as this year's Grand Final entertainment.
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We chat with Nathan Cleary ahead of the Finals, and he reveals the future of that much talked about headgear. Troy and Nathan also preview Penrith's clash with the Dragons, and chat about some journalist feuds!
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Troy and Nathan discuss Penrith's crazy Finals strategy. Plus the State Government has the blinkers on when it comes to the new stadium. And Troy's final thoughts from Mudgee.
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Nathan tell us why he nearly turned into a pumpkin after the Panthers v Storm match. We preview the Panthers v Raiders showdown in Mudgee, plus look back at our favourite 90s footy memories.
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Liam Martin joins us to talk about Penrith's showdown with Melbourne. Plus we chat about Penrith staying in the top four, and play a round of 'how much is it on eBay?'
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Troy and Nathan discuss all the drama surrounding THAT incident involving a Panthers trainer, plus we preview Friday night's clash between Penrith and Newcastle. And we've run the ladder predictor and reveal our final top eights!
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Rising Panthers superstar Casey McLean joins us. Plus we play round three of Panthers trivia!
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Troy and Nathan go head-to-head in another round of Panthers trivia. Plus the boys preview the big clash between the Panthers and Tigers on Saturday. And a Grand Final prediction!
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Troy and Nathan preview Friday night's showdown between Penrith and South Sydney. Plus Troy reveals the perfect solution to the Origin scheduling dilemma.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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