What happens when you cross a piece of theatre with a game review? Something quite interesting we have been discovering. So interesting in fact that we will soon be hitting the road and performing our review scripts in front of a real living audience.
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I write stories to say what I think about games, for me it's the only way I can really communicate what I feel about them. Do you ever have a response to something that's hard to put into words? I find that sometimes I have something to express that can't be communicated by trying to explain how I feel, directly. Often when we criticise games, films or stories we focus on technical areas: control, visuals, atmosphere, pacing and characters. I find that my personal responses aren't always def ...
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SPORTS: Stranger than Fiction - The "Other" Game from the 1989 VFL Season...
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It's now pissing with rain in Melbourne and we should be nursing a thermos on the wing of the MCG. Instead, we're continuing our dive into footy's past. This week, we're joined by author, speaker and former Hawks player Tony Wilson. He's written the definitive account of the 1989 Grand Final, out now via Audible. For our Rewatchables we're going to…
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SPORTS: Stranger than Fiction - Does Footy Maintain The ANZAC Spirit?
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There is still a footy shaped hole in our hearts, so the boys from "The People's Game" are back to try and fill it with a retrospective look at our great game! On the agenda this week: "THE UNWATCHABLES" - Footy and the ANZAC Spirit In 1960, the VFL played footy on Anzac Day for the very first time. At Brunswick Street Oval, Fitzroy upset Carlton b…
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Footy re-entered our lives last weekend, as people re-entered the MCG. We were astounded by upsets, boilovers and a little bit of individual brilliance while also being stressed out by the uncontrollable nature of fandom. The state of the game was given a "full bill of health" and that seems especially true if you reflect on how far footy has come.…
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Looking Back, Looking Forward - The People's Game Returns!
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To kick the year off, JB & Gordo are looking back to look forward, using Amazon Sport's new fly on the wall doco, Making Their Mark, to jog their memories. They then hold a little roundtable to discuss the issues and stories they'll be following during the 2021 season...Di Sporting Chance Media
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G'day citizens of The People's Game, and welcome to "The COVID Chronicles" presented by Sporting Chance Magazine. Despite being in the middle of a global pandemic, footy's evergreen debate is raging as strong as ever. What can be done about the "state of the game"? Those in the media will tell us that we need to go back to the "good old days" of kn…
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G'day citizens of The People's Game, and welcome to "The COVID Chronicles" presented by Sporting Chance Magazine. With Victoria back in Stage 3 lockdown (and potentially other states soon to follow) and with nearly no commutes to listen to full length podcasts, we thought it would be beneficial to touch base with you daily over the next six weeks t…
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Winmar, War & Footy In Times of Crisis
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There is still a footy shaped hole in our hearts, so the boys from "The People's Game" are back to try and fill it with a retrospective look at our great game! On the agenda this week: "THE UNWATCHABLES" - The 1916 VFL Season Our Unwatchables segment this week is built not on a round, but on an entire season. The VFL competition had continued witho…
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Poetry in Reflective Motion
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There's a footy shaped hole in our hearts, so the boys from "The People's Game" are here to try and fill it each week of lockdown, with a retrospective look at our great game! On the agenda this week: "THE UNWATCHABLE MATCH" - Round 2, 1908: University v Richmond JB and Gordo deep dive into the almanacs to explore the circumstances that saw the VFL…
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There's a footy shaped hole in our hearts, one that "Footy Media" has been trying to fill wth everything from clickbait to countdowns... As such, the boys from The People's Game dissect the current state the Footy Media.Di Sporting Chance Media
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The People's Game Goes On!
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There's a footy shaped hole in our hearts, so the boys from "The People's Game" are here to try and fill it each week of lockdown, with a retrospective look at our great game! On the agenda this week: "THE UNWATCHABLE MATCH" - Round 1,1900: St Kilda v Melbourne JB and Gordo deep dive into the almanacs to explore the circumstances that saw St Kilda …
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The sun is out, the temperature is slowly rising and there's more than just a hint of jasmine in the air but strangely an epidemic of sorts is sweeping the country. Footy Finals Fever is affecting the hearts and minds of millions of people across Australia at the moment, and as such The Citizens of the People's Game are making a some house calls du…
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The sun is out, the temperature is slowly rising and there's more than just a hint of jasmine in the air but strangely an epidemic of sorts is sweeping the country. Footy Finals Fever is affecting the hearts and minds of millions of people across Australia at the moment, and as such The Citizens of the People's Game are making a some house calls du…
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The sun is out, the temperature is slowly rising and there's more than just a hint of jasmine in the air but strangely an epidemic of sorts is sweeping the country. Footy Finals Fever is affecting the hearts and minds of millions of people across Australia at the moment, and as such The Citizens of the People's Game are making a some house calls du…
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Farewells and Reflections
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The end of a football season is time for farewells and reflections, and that's exactly what the "Citizens of the People's Game" are up to this episode... On the agenda this week: - In a month where sports writing has been widely criticised, Kasey provides a shortlist of sports pieces that are must reads.- JB mourns the dangerous act of "Merch Muzzi…
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The Talking Footy Media Show
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Finals footy is just around the corner, but before they gear up for Finals Fever, the "Citizens of the People's Game" are doing some reflecting on the 2019 season - under the microscope this week - footy media! On the agenda this week:- The Citizens discuss the merits (and feasibility) of a floating fixture...- Kasey reminisces on the grandeur that…
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Footy: Something Old. Something New. Something Borrowed...
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Footy is in constant flux. Do you pine for the "retro" days through nostalgic tinted glasses or charge straight-ahead into the future of footy with it's advanced metrics and new viewing habits? Join "The Citizens of the People's Game" as they discuss paradigm shift and more... On the agenda this week:- Picket Palace's biggest fan, JB discusses the …
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Real Fans... What are they really?
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Footy has been turning up the fun and excitement, each and every week since the bye and last fortnight has been no different! Join the Citizen's of The People's Game as the breakdown all the major talking points from footy and sport in general! On the agenda this week:- Why does the media take it upon themselves to judge injury management instead o…
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Tackling the Issues Big & Small...
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The oasis of "Finals Footy' is flickering on the horizon and as such footy watching feels just that little bit more important and just that little bit more *fun.* Join in the excitement as the Citizen's of The People's Game breakdown another big week in footy! On the agenda this week:- JB had a really (like REALLY) good weekend at the footy and wan…
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It's been a stressful year in footy and one that has caused unprecedented strain on fans' love of "The People's Game". Join The Boys as they talk their way through this romantic crisis... On the agenda this week:- JB tries to keep it positive by discussing Michael Gleeson's fanatic profile on Adam Saad- Gordo laments the 'moral duality' that curren…
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Footy Flu Shot & AFL Season Check Up
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The bye rounds are coming but before they do, the citizen's of The People's Game are here to perform a health check on the AFL season so far... On the agenda this week:- Kasey discusses her European PhD tour (read: junket)- JB discusses Michael Wilson's photo of Simon Lethlean and Paddy McCartin- Kasey asks whether inviting trolls to heckle in pers…
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Fan Fiction and Footy Yarns
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There's nothing better on a Sunday than to curl up on the couch with a fresh cup of coffee, a lavish serving of smashed avocado and review the week in footy... so join The People's Game to do just that! On the agenda this week:- Zach Merrett makes a stand on sexism in footy- Collingwood makes Lil' Kyron their champion for a day- Josh Green speaks o…
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The Mid-Year Festival of Footy - Part 2
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Keeping with the times of modern AFL list management practices The People's Game have made a late change this week:OUT: Kasey Symons (larynx awareness)IN: Fiona Bell (debut) This week JB, Gordo and Fi discuss all things ANZAC Footy, pre-game music and more including: •Fi's journey from Sydneysider to Western Bulldogs diehard •The difference between…
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The Mid-Year Festival of Footy - Part 1
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Congratulations on making it half way through the mid-year "Festival of Footy" - only one more day before a break! Before this 'footyfest' kicked off JB, Gordo and Kasey caught up for a couple of pies and pints and to reflect on the season so far including: - The AFLW signing period and whether captains leaving their former clubs is a go thing for …
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During the "Easter Festival of Footy" Jack Banister caught up with now Victorian "ex-pat" Ben Rodin to discuss the Good Friday match between North Melbourne and Essendon as well as what it's like to be the head coach of the Cowra Blues Football Club. Want to have a Bev in the Sheds with us after a game? Let us know via our Facebook page (https://ww…
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Winter Is Coming...
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Yes, winter IS coming and while JB wanted to make this a Game of Thrones special episode, Gordo and Kasey tried their best to keep him on task. What task? Talking footy! This Week on the People's Game?- Is footy over umpired?- Are the Brisbane Lions about to roar?- Are the Gold Coast Suns about to rise?- Do footy clubs have an obligation to perform…
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North Melbourne's Georgia Nanscawen joined JB and Gordo to discuss her journey to top flight footy; the season that was AFLW 3.0, is it possible to stop Erin Phillips, the magnitude of the AFLW Grand Final and why she still loves Harry Potter. Want us to have a conversation with your favourite person of The People's Game - send us your interview su…
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We love footy BUT JB hates losing! As such, Gordo invites JB to come and lie down on the studio couch as they unpack the five stages of footy grief, after Richmond's loss to Collingwood in Round 2. Also on this week's episode:- Do serious injuries affect our enjoyment of the game?- How will Liam Picken be remembered?- Did we underestimate St Kilda,…
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We Love Footy. We Hate Round 1(AFL / AFLW Finals / Social Media Trolls & 'Redemption' Sports Stories)
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Footy! Footy! Footy! (AFLW Finals & Fallout / AFL Rd1 / Tiwi Footy)
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Footy is beginning. Footy is ending. Footy is just a moment. Footy is forever. Yes, citizens of The People's Game, we have FOOTY FEVER and us such, your three favourite footy friends: Gordo, JB & Kasey caught up to discuss all things, well... FOOTY! Including: •The fallout from AFLW 3.0 and the effects of the conference system on the competitions l…
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After a brief summer break - JB and Gordo meet up at Victoria Park, Collingwood for a quick of the footy and a chat about all things sports and sports related including: •JB plays Victoria Park trivia •The Boys discuss the February Blues and which sports are keeping them sated •Gordo asks if NBL are the new "Boys of Summer" •Initial takes on AFLW 3…
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Game, Set, Match made in Heaven (Reflections on the Australian Open with Dr Jacob Jewson)
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JB and Gordo are joined by the People's Doctor - Jacob Jewson - to share an Aperol Spritz and talk about all things Australian Open and the Summer of Sport in Melbourne including: •What's there relationship with the Aus Open? •Do we (and/or the players) like the fact it's the "Party" slam? •Are we too precious about being quiet during games? •And w…
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After a brief summer vacay JB and Gordo are back to recap the Australia v India Test Series and all things from the Summer of Cricket so far including: •Was that a "good" Test series? •Would the result have been different if Warner and Smith played? •Are India now the undisputed No.1 Test team in the world? •Were there any positives for the Aussies…
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We love to have a bev with our mates, and talk cricket! For this sesh, JB and Gordo catch up to discuss the happenings from an action packed Day 3 of the Melbourne Test including: •HOW GOOD IS TEST CRICKET?! •Were Bumrah & India really good, or Australia just quite bad? •When will Australia take Test Cricket seriously again? •Seriously... (AGAIN!) …
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We love to have a beer (or a water) with our mates, and talk cricket! For this sesh, JB is joined by SC's Will Stanistreet to discuss the happenings from a hot Day 2 of the Melbourne Test including: •Family Traditions •Richies vs. Fanatics vs. Swami Army •Seriously... How good is Pat Cummins?! •Will we tell our grandkids about Pujara's ton? •How ma…
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There's nothing better than sharing a frothy after a day's play and having a yarn about all things cricket! For this sesh, Gordo is joined by Boxing Day and Test Cricket first timer Jemma Douglas (as well as SC regulars Will Stanistreet & Jack Banister) to discuss the happenings from Day 1 of the Melbourne Test including: •Everyone's takeaways from…
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A Bev In The Sheds with The Doyen of Cricket Nuffies Brian "Barrel" Randall (Perth Test Recap / Boxing Day Preview)
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There's nothing better than sharing a frothy after a day's play and having a yarn about all things cricket! For this sesh, Gordo is joined by the "Doyen of Cricket Nuffies" Brian 'Barrel' Randall to discuss the happenings from Perth Test including: •Was the Perth Pitch too spicy? •Will Nathan Lyon become the GOAT of all Test finger spinners? •What'…
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There's nothing better than sharing a frothy after a day's play and having a yarn about all things cricket! For this sesh, Jack Banister is joined by the "People's Doctor" Jacob Jewson to discuss the happens from Perth Test and the summer so far including: •What sort of cricket watcher is Jewson? •Is interesting cricket better than dominant cricket…
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HOW(Good)WASTHAT?! Reflections on the Adelaide Test and Perth Preview!
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Gordo and JB like cricket but... THEY LOVE TEST CRICKET! On this Test Cricket Review / Preview Episode: •JB recaps his "Five Favourite Things" about the First Test in Adelaide (3:40) •Gordo and JB head to the nets from some throwdowns - rapid reactions about the Adelaide Action (15:50) •JB asks (on the media's behalf) if it is time to look at dropp…
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The gang at The People's Game don't like cricket... THEY LOVE IT! On this special - Summer of Cricket Preview Episode: •JB and Kasey discuss their experience at the opening weekend of the WBBL (2:12) •Gordo previews the upcoming Test series between Australia and India (5:24) •JB asks (on Gideon Haigh's behalf) if it is only Test Cricket on Australi…
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The United and Varied States of Sports...
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After Kasey's American Sports tour, the TPG Gang are back together to talk all things sports and culture! Welcome to another Summer Edition of The People's Game! On this episode we travel to the far reaching corners of the sports universe including: •Kasey's first "soccer" experience (1:30) •Gordo tries to sell you the sport of chess and recaps the…
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Footy's gone and despite Kasey continuing to watch AFL Grand Final replays in her freshly purchased Eagles gear, most of us have moved on to summer pursuits... so, welcome to the Summer Edition of the People's Game! This week we chat all things hoops and scoops including: •Kasey's review of the film "The Merger" (1:29) •JB's first ever NBL game (6:…
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The Good 'Old' Days - Footy Nostalgia with Shannon Gill
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On this special episode of The People's Game Jack sits down with Shannon Gill, one of the creators and co-host of "The Greatest Season That Was: 1993" to talk about all things footy now - and then - including: •How did the podcast '1993 - TGSTW" come to be? •Biggest Footy deep dives and worm holes •How did Shannon become a Melbourne fan and why was…
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Missing your footy fix? The AFLW is only just around the corner! Jack caught up with Kasey Symons (Editor of the 2018 Women's Footy Almanac) and Bobby Macumber (Co-Host of White Line Diva) to reflect on the second AFLW season. Topics included - Favourite moments from the AFLW 2.0 season (4:37), the implications of the infamous 'memo' (8:13), reflec…
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Jack and Kasey got dressed up to sit down and watch the Brownlow Medal... as well as talk 'fashun', the devastation of a Preliminary Final loss, the joy of a Preliminary Final win, preview the Grand Final and recap the VFLW and VFL big dances under the dome as well...Di Sporting Chance Media
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Confronting Concussion with Ben Rodin
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On a special edition of The People's Game, Jack and Gordon sit down with host of the "Unsociable Game" podcast Ben Rodin. Ben is a retired amateur footballer, who after five concussions chose to give the game that he loved away citing long-term health concerns. In this conversation Jack, Gordon and Ben discuss Ben's amateur football career and his …
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To Boo or Not to Boo in (Not So) Dry July with Dr Fandom Kasey Symons
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Citizens of the People's Game rejoice! WE'RE BACK! After a brief 'Banno Rant' about (not-so-dry) July - Jack, Gordo and Dr Fandom herself Kasey Symons breakdown the Round 17 action including their takes on who currently holds the AFL Championship Belt, as well as takeaways from Richmond vs. GWS and West Coast vs. Collingwood. The People's Question …
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Are You Fan Enough? (Round 8 Reflections, AFL's Umpire Umbrage Issues and Book Club with Kasey Symons)
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What makes a good footy fan? Are you a proper footy fan? Are there different levels of fandom? This week The People's Game explores all things on the other side of the boundary fence. Three unique footy fans (Gordon, Jack and special guest Kasey Symons) discuss their highlights from Round 8 of the AFL including the dichotomous nature of "good footy…
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