Best UNPLUGG Podcasts (2025)

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7.5: How quickly things change! 55:02

8h ago55:02

55:02

Some might call it "the greatest upset people have ever seen," but we'll just call it #SaintsFooty. The St Kilda Football Club dominated Geelong in Round 2, playing clean, fast, proactive footy. While the young lads Saints at the end, the Cats could never quite hit parity in their comeback, with the men from Moorabbin deserved victors by 7 points. …

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7.4: It's not a crisis... necessarily 1:01:48

7h ago1:01:48

1:01:48

A sobering start to the 2025 AFL Season for the St Kilda Football Club, a comprehensive loss to Adelaide as the bigger bodied Crows outgunned, outmanned and outplayed our Saints. But, we're only one game in, it's not time to panic just yet. Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebo…

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7.3: Interview with RAPH CLARKE 38:55

4d ago38:55

38:55

Our first guest for season 2025 played 85 games for the St Kilda Football Club, of which ten of were finals, during a halcyon period for the Saints. RAPH CLARKE reflects on his journey from growing up as a St Kilda supporter to playing for his boyhood club, his experiences growing up in the Northern Territory, and the challenges he faced during his…

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7.2: Adversity or Opportunity? 32:22

7h ago32:22

32:22

Footy is back! And just like in previous seasons, the St Kilda Football Club is severely depleted and undermanned on the eve of Round 1. But, where there is adversity, also lies opportunity, so what are the expectations for the Saints' season opener against the Crows in Adelaide? Plus, keep an eye (or an ear!) out very shortly for our chat with 85-…

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2025 St Kilda FC Preseason Expectations, Issues, Improvers & Crazy Predictions 1:02:31

21d ago1:02:31

1:02:31

We're back! Unpluggered returns for a seventh season of #SaintsFooty with a look at pre-season expectations for the St Kilda Football Club: who needs to improve biggest issues to address round 1 squad and lineup crazy, lids off predictions Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Faceboo…

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2024 St Kilda FC Season Review 1:30:13

3M ago1:30:13

1:30:13

It's finally here. Our full, comprehensive 2024 St Kilda Football Club Season Review! Highlights, lowlights, stats, ins and outs, player ratings plus our Jason Blake Award, the Shannon Noll 'Lift" Award, and of course, we reveal Unpluggered's 2024 Jack Steele MVP winner. 2025 expectations and listener questions are still coming! Please remember to …

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2024 St Kilda FC Draft Review: Vale John Beveridge & Chris Toce ft. Kevin 'Shifter' Sheehan 38:18

4M ago38:18

38:18

When it comes to AFL recruitment there's no bigger name in the game than Kevin 'Shifter' Sheehan. The AFL's Talent Manager joins us to chat through the new faces at the St Kilda Football Club following the 2024 AFL Draft, and pay our respects to two long-serving servants of the Saints recruiting team, former senior recruiter Chris Toce, and St Kild…

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2024 St Kilda FC Draft Preview ft. Mitch Keating 27:25

4M ago27:25

27:25

With the 2024 AFL Draft fast approaching, Nick sat down with ZeroHanger.com editor and draft guru, Mitch Keating, to take a look at the St Kilda Football Club's options and opportunities on draft night. We'll be back with a draft recap and a full season review in the coming weeks! Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you…

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6.52: A glorious way to end the season (but more to come) 58:26

7M ago58:26

58:26

There's not much better than beating the Blues, except beating the Blues right at the death. It was the perfect way to end what was ultimately a disappointing season 2024. PLUS! A special message for one of our special people. We'll be back throughout the offseason with a proper season review, and trade/draft updates etc, and maybe a few more guest…

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6.51: "The boat or the box?" - LIVE on YouTube 40:16

7M ago40:16

40:16

One game to go! As we sit down LIVE on YouTube we discuss a fantastic second half that drove the Saints to a wonderful victory against Geelong - the Top-4 hopefuls from down the highway - and now we have one more week to upset the apple cart in terms of who makes the Finals, as our opponents Carlton sit in 8th spot ahead of the final round. Please …

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Introducing: AFL Team Builders 1:55

8M ago1:55

1:55

Ever wondered how footy teams came to life? AFL Team Builders is a journey into the historic foundations on which every non-Victorian expansion club was built. Featuring inaugural CEOs, presidents, coaches, board members and star players, host Niall Seewang takes you behind the scenes with the people tasked with building all the teams that joined t…

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6.50: "The worst 8 goal win of all time?" 1:04:05

8M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

"A very ordinary game of football..." "Bruise-free footy..." But, a win's a win, and win we did, over the Tigers at Marvel Stadium. What's left to play for? Philip Dalidakis joins us in place of Darren Parkin as there's still plenty of question marks ahead of the final two weeks of the season. Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever…

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6.49: "F**k this, I'm just gonna go surfing..." ft. Brett Peake [ FULL EPISODE ] 1:18:34

8M ago1:18:34

1:18:34

A humbling at home by the rampant Lions brought the Saints back to reality. We're joined this week by 2010 Grand Final midfielder, BRETT PEAKE, who tells some great Ross Lyon stories and rates his old Fremantle captain, Matthew Pavlich, to his St Kilda skipper, Nick Riewoldt. Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're m…

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6.48: "Back-to-Back..." ft. Troy Schwarze [ REPLAY ] 1:42:44

8M ago1:42:44

1:42:44

Two in a row! Our last month or so has been pretty good, and it feels like the tide might be turning as the playing group start to understand the requirements of Ross Lyon's gameplan. Plus we revisit our chat with 2004 matchwinner TROY SCHWARZE from a few years ago, as we take a look at another home clash with the Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium. …

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6.47: "A comfortable watch for once..." ft. Joe Mclaren [ FULL EPISODE ] 1:07:05

8M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

A rare day at the footy where we could relax. A comfortable victory with some party time moments late. And a veteran sends a reminder... Darren Parkin, Aaron McGrath and Tim Rosen reflect on a big win over the Eagles and catch up with 90s wingman Joe Mclaren!By Sportscaster Media

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6.46: "The Great Leveller..." ft. Damen Shaw [ FULL EPISODE ] 1:04:42

9M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Football brings you back to earth quickly. As was the case with the painful grind in the rain on Saturday night, and a bright star is injured. Plus we chat with ex Saint Damen Shaw!By Sportscaster Media

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6.45: "What a difference a week makes..." [ FULL EPISODE ] 56:56

9M ago56:56

56:56

As it says in the ad, "Oh what a feeling!" A very different emotional response this week as the Saints get one over the ladder leaders. What next, though? Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep send…

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6.44: Port Adelaide, Josh Battle, Rowan Marshall [ FULL EPISODE ] 37:16

9M ago37:16

37:16

A short and sweet episode of Unpluggered this week as we interrupt the NRL's State of Origin on Wednesday night to talk Saints Footy as we come out of the bye week to face Port Adelaide. Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - g…

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Interview with RACHEL JARRY [ 6.42 | Mid-Season Review ] 28:25

9M ago28:25

28:25

Rachel Jarry had a glittering career in basketball with two WNBL titles, a WNBA championship and an Olympic bronze medal for Australia! She's also a fanatical St Kilda Football Club fan, who made her teammates watch Saints games when abroad.By Sportscaster Media

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2024 Mid-Season Review: "There's a few bright spots..." ft. Rachel Jarry [ FULL EPISODE ] 1:23:07

10M ago1:23:07

1:23:07

A very odd performance in Brisbane saw the Saints fall to the Lions by just 20 points in a game they could have lost by 10 goals... but also, could have won? Nothing is too strange for the St Kilda Football Club. We take a look at the run home and where we're at right now in Season 2024, and this week we're joined by Australian basketball royalty, …

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6.41: "A little bit frustrating sometimes..." ft. Geoff 'Joffa' Cunningham [ FULL EPISODE ] 1:19:20

10M ago1:19:20

1:19:20

A win is a win is a win, and we'll take that victory over the Suns every day of the week, but it's a strange feeling that only St Kilda can produce, where you win a game but walk away feeling like you've been tortured. PLUS: This week we're joined by 228-game fan favourite, GEOFF 'JOFFA' CUNNINGHAM! Please remember to rate and review our show on wh…

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6.40: That's a relief... [ FULL EPISODE ] 54:35

10M ago54:35

54:35

The boys reflect on stopping the rot in the West. The path back to hope and the silver linings in the clouds. Can the West Coast win be a mini turning point?By Sportscaster Media

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6.39: " Therapy is in session..." ft. David Seirakowski [ FULL EPISODE ] 1:28:15

10M ago1:28:15

1:28:15

That was sobering! A tough watch at the MCG as the Saints slip further into the mire. What happens next? What is up with selection, and can a trip west light a fire in the group? Plus, father/son recruit David Seirakowski spoke about life as a Saint, his premiership winning father and the ghosts of 1997!…

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6.38: " Selection integrity..." ft. Craig Callaghan [ FULL EPISODE ] 1:08:04

10M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Reality or a speed bump? Where are we at and what happens next? Dash, H and Michael Egan discuss the sobering loss to Fremantle and the road back from here. Plus the all important 'selection integrity' debate. PLUS: Craig Callaghan joins us to chat about his time at the Saints, football under Malcolm Blight and the perspective his injuries gave him…

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Round 10 PREVIEW: St Kilda v Fremantle [ 6.34 | Part 3 ] 22:47

11M ago22:47

22:47

[ 6.34 | Part 3 ] We take a look at the St Kilda Football Club's Round 10, 2024 clash with Fremantle at Marvel Stadium.By Sportscaster Media

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Interview with JEFF SARAU [ 6.34 | Part 2 ] 29:58

11M ago29:58

29:58

An undersized ruckman at just 191cm, the moustachioed "Pup" played 226-games for the St Kilda Football Club, winning two club Best & Fairest awards (1975, 1977) and being inducted into the St Kilda FC Hall of Fame in 2010.By Sportscaster Media

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Round 9 REVIEW: Hawthorn d. St Kilda [ 6.34 | Part 1 ] 34:59

11M ago34:59

34:59

[ 6.34 | Part 1 ] We didn't stand up when it counted against Hawthorn. But at the same time, there are very real reasons why things are happening.By Sportscaster Media

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6.34: "If you can run, you can play..." ft. Jeff Sarau [ FULL EPISODE ] 1:30:49

11M ago1:30:49

1:30:49

It's a frustrating time to be a Saints fan. Luckily we think we can provide some sense and clarity in amongst the madness. But maybe not. You let us know? Plus: JEFF SARAU! An undersized ruckman at just 191cm, the moustachioed "Pup" played 226-games for the St Kilda Football Club, winning two club Best & Fairest awards (1975, 1977) and being induct…

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Round 9 PREVIEW: St Kilda @ Hawthorn [ 6.30 | Part 3 ] 28:35

11M ago28:35

28:35

[ 6.26 | Part 3 ] We take a look at the St Kilda Football Club's Round 9, 2024 clash with Hawthorn in Tasmania.By Sportscaster Media

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Interview with BILL MILDENHALL [ 6.30 | Part 2 ] 42:46

11M ago42:46

42:46

Bill Mildenhall played 77 games for the St Kilda Football Club, before becoming one of Australian basketball's most decorated referees. He also refereed Andrew Gaze, Michael Jordan, and was on the court for Vince Carter's 'Dunk of Death' at the 2000 Sydney Olympics!By Sportscaster Media

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Round 8 REVIEW: St Kilda d. North Melbourne [ 6.30 | Part 1 ] 24:40

11M ago24:40

24:40

[ 6.30: PART 1 ] A win's a win! It wasn't the most convincing performance over the bottom-of-the-ladder Kangaroos, but we've banked the points and learnt abit.By Sportscaster Media

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6.30: "It's a different feeling after a win..." ft. Bill Mildenhall [ FULL EPISODE ] 1:38:17

11M ago1:38:17

1:38:17

A win! It wasn't the most convincing performance over the bottom-of-the-ladder Kangaroos, but we'll bank the points where we can, learn a bit more and move on to next week against Hawthorn in Tasmania. PLUS: 77-game Saints defender - and legendary international basketball referee - BILL MILDENHALL joins us to talk about playing in the 70s, Allan Je…

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Round 8 PREVIEW: St Kilda v North Melbourne [6.26 "Cognitively Reframing..." | Part 3 ] 17:19

11M ago17:19

17:19

[ 6.26 | Part 3 ] After another loss to Port Adelaide in Adelaide, the Saints now face the bottom-of-the-ladder North Melbourne Kangaroos, and nobody is feeling particularly confident.By Sportscaster Media

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Interview with KRISTIAN BARDSLEY [6.26 "Cognitively Reframing..." | Part 2 ] 33:40

11M ago33:40

33:40

We're joined by 90's cult figure KRISTIAN BARDSLEY (formerly Kristian Anning, North Melbourne), who talks us through his AFL career including the night the lights went out at Waverley, the Ansett Cup Grand Final, and of course, his infamous clash with Gary Ablett Sr.By Sportscaster Media

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Round 7 REVIEW: PA d. St Kilda [6.26 "Cognitively Reframing..." | Part 1 ] 40:56

11M ago40:56

40:56

[ 6.26: PART 1 ] Another narrow defeat added to the loss column in a game where the Saints were simply not good enough for long enough to match it with Port Adelaide in Adelaide. It's been a frustrating start to the 2024 AFL Season for the St Kilda Football Club. Did we get pre-season expectations wrong?…

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6.26: "Cognitively Reframing..." ft. Kristian Bardsley [ FULL EPISODE ] 1:34:54

11M ago1:34:54

1:34:54

It's been a frustrating start to the 2024 AFL Season for the St Kilda Football Club. Did we get pre-season expectations wrong? Another narrow defeat added to the loss column in a game where the Saints were simply not good enough for long enough to match it with the good teams. Now we face the bottom of the ladder Kangaroos, and nobody is feeling pa…

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Interview with BEN MCEVOY (2023) 27:33

11M ago27:33

27:33

We spoke to 'Big Boy' BEN MCEVOY in September 2023 about his 91-game St Kilda Football Club career, and what led to his departure to the Hawks - where he would go on to play another 161 games, captain the club, and win two AFL Premierships - in the spring of 2013. Due to technical issues, this interview with Ben McEvoy was never released, however, …

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6.24: "Saints Therapy: Live and in session..." | YouTube Live [ FULL EPISODE ] 1:09:06

11M ago1:09:06

1:09:06

A man down this week, we took to YouTube live without Darren Parkin, who was tending to a sick child, and replaced at very late notice by fan favourite, Philip Dalidakis. In this week's edition of "Saints Therapy" we take a critical (but not tooooo critical) look at a disappointing loss to the Bulldogs, and keep an eye on a Friday night primetime c…

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6.23: "Hit 'em in the mouth..." | YouTube Live [ FULL EPISODE ] 1:07:45

12M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

With a short turnaround ahead of Thursday night's clash against the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium, the lads go LIVE on YouTube to recap a tough loss to the ladder leaders, and take a look at our first real home game of the season. You can also watch this episode on the Unpluggered YouTube channel! Please remember to rate and review our show on…

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Round 5 PREVIEW: St Kilda @ GWS GIANTS [6.19 "Super Duper Second Half" | Part 3 ] 18:50

12M ago18:50

18:50

[6.19 | Part 3 ] We take a look at the St Kilda Football Club's Round 5 away clash to ladder leaders, GWS Giants, in Canberra.By Sportscaster Media

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Interview with BRUCE DUPEROUZEL [6.19 "Super Duper Second Half" | Part 2 ] 41:18

12M ago41:18

41:18

Nearly 50 years to the day since his debut for the St Kilda Football Club, former captain BRUCE DUPEROUZEL joins us to talk about his incredible career, which included a WANFL (WAFL) club best and fairest for Claremont, 139 VFL games for the Saints, WA state footy, an All Australian jacket in 1980, and even a Sheffield Shield trophy playing State c…

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Round 4 REVIEW: St Kilda d. Richmond [6.19 "Super Duper Second Half" | Part 1 ] 39:41

12M ago39:41

39:41

[ 6.19: PART 1 ] The first half of St Kilda's Gather Round clash against Richmond was awful, but they managed to turn it around and grind out a nice come-back victory against a decent opponent on neutral territory.By Sportscaster Media

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6.19: "Super Duper Second Half..." ft. Bruce Duperouzel [ FULL EPISODE ] 1:42:53

12M ago1:42:53

1:42:53

The difference a half time break makes... The first half of St Kilda's Gather Round clash against Richmond was awful, but they managed to turn it around and grind out a nice come-back victory against a decent opponent, and now we turn our eyes towards flag favourite GWS in Canberra. Plus we're joined this week by early 1980s St Kilda Football Club …

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Round 4 PREVIEW: St Kilda v Richmond [ 6.15 "Gather Round, Everybody" | Part 3 ] 22:01

12M ago22:01

22:01

We dive into our thoughts about the Saints' Gather Round clash with Richmond in Adelaide.By Sportscaster Media

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Interview with STEVEN SZILLER [ 6.15 "Gather Round, Everybody" | Part 2 ] 27:39

12M ago27:39

27:39

We're joined by the perfect guest ahead of St Kilda v Richmond in Adelaide - 118-game Saint, Steven Sziller - to talk about his late-start career, State of Origin, the 1997 Grand Final and his surprise delisting and subsequent move to Richmond after a Top-10 club Best & Fairest season in 2000.By Sportscaster Media

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Round 3 REVIEW: St Kilda @ Essendon [ 6.15 "Gather Round, Everybody" | Part 1 ] 41:55

12M ago41:55

41:55

We're back for a cathartic therapy session after an awful loss to the Bombers. Do we trust Ross Lyon and his coaching staff to figure it out?By Sportscaster Media

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6.15: "Gather Round, Everybody..." ft. Steven Sziller [ FULL EPISODE ] 1:34:34

12M ago1:34:34

1:34:34

That was hard to deal with. An awful loss to the Bombers means we're back this week for a cathartic chat about where we're at before we take a look at the Saints' Gather Round clash with Richmond in Adelaide. Plus, we're joined by a man from Adelaide, who played for St Kilda AND Richmond - a perfect guest for this week - STEVEN SZILLER! Please reme…