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A Very Melbourne Podcast x Robbo Live

Russell Robertson & Dave Andersonaverymelbournepodcast.com
Russell Robertson, ex AFL star, with co-host Dave Anderson, chats to AFL and cultural identities about the AFL, the Melbourne Demons, music and life in Melbourne.
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Episodes

Where Back! Reconnecting, Mental Health and What's Hot, What's Not.

In this engaging conversation, Robbo and Dave reconnect from different parts of the world, discussing their experiences and the importance of mental health in sports. They explore the psyche of athletes, the challenges of transitioning from sports to everyday life, and the significance of emotional expression. The conversation also touches on the cultural differences in sports support, the impact of sports on mental health, and the need for community support. As they share personal anecdotes and...

May 19, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Brewmanity - The Big Freeze at the Brewery

Robbo and Davo catch up with David Neitz, Travis Johnstone, and Jan Daniher join the pod for a quick chat before we got pelted with rain.

May 30, 202421 minSeason 3Ep. 10

RD9 Post Cats Reflection, Brett Wood Musician

Robbo and Davo reflect on the season to date, the win against the cats, a round of Yeah Na's ... should all players get the premiership medal or just those that play on the day? And Brett Wood, super talented musician, joins the boys to play some of his original tracks. If you do nothing else, listen to that!

May 09, 20241 hr 38 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Robbo and Davo: Yeah Na it's Round 8?

Robbo and Davo reflect on the season, share their top 5 Yeah Na's, but we really only got into 3 because the conversation GOT DEEP FAST. Thanks to those that join us live each week, share our little podcast so we can afford to keep getting Whisky from the great folks at Nonesuch Distillery. Why is Robbo sending photos of his .....

May 02, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Guy 'Bluey' McKenna Live at Brewmanity Pre Anzac Day

Robbo and Davo host Guy Bluey McKenna, AFL half of fame, West Coast champion, Former Gold Coast Coach. The guys chat about his coaching career, the challenges of managing a VERY young team and talent.

Apr 24, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Brad Green - From the Ground, To The Board to Life After Footy

Former Melbourne Captain Brad Green joins the podcast to chat to Robbo and Davo about his position on the board, his days playing with Robbo at the Dees, coaching at Carlton, and his days post footy. Kicking off with 40 blocks picking up bags of ice because the ice machine broke, is just another one of those stories that only past players can recall and dig up. Would never happen today. We touch on the tragic passing of his wife, but most importantly what it took to remain positive, and to fathe...

Apr 17, 202449 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Robbo and David Neitz LIVE at Brewmanity - Pregame and Half Time

Russell Robertson and David Neitz host a special pre-game podcast episode live from Brewmanity. The boys reflect on the season so far, tell tales of seasons past, and forecast the future. A special night for the Dees, playing Port in Adelaide, and a special night for the podcast as we hit our first live from the pub. Typically unscripted, it's the only podcast with live fan engagement. Thanks to our only sponsor Nonesuch, the finest Tasmanian Whisky (and gin!).

Mar 30, 202448 minSeason 3Ep. 4

EP3: Stephen Tingay Live on the Couch

Stephen Tingay joins Robbo and Dave to discuss his career, life before, during and after football. The importance of physical and mental wellbeing, and some classic stories.

Mar 20, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 3

EP2: Rd 1 Jason Taylor Head Recruiter at the Dees

Superb episode this week as we have a chat to the head recruiter at the Demons Jason Taylor. Really insightful stuff understanding his role, the need to really get to know the kids, data vs personality vs natural talent. As usual Robbo and Davo take a spin around Melbourne, with Pink concerts, a Jeff White look back and the case of the missing coffee beans. Around the grounds leaves everyone guessing. Enjoy.

Mar 13, 202457 minSeason 3Ep. 2

EP1 - It's Round Zero, We are Back, Bumps, Whisky, and Tunes

Well it's the twilight zone, and we aren't sure if this is round 1 or round zero. Russell Robertson, former AFL great, and Dave Anderson, pull together our thoughts on all things Meloburne. Round zero, took us by surprise, so we whipped up a little session: 1) What did you do last summer? 2) The Dee's fortunes as we look ahead 3) The bump is dead 4) Around the grounds as we forecast the opening road. 5) Local songwriter, and well cough, producer Dave Anderson sings with Robbo an original....

Mar 05, 202456 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Brock McLean - Opens up on the challenging times at the Dees

This week Russell Robertson is joined by Brock McLean the former Demon and Carlton player. The socials were lit up this week, talking about Brock's time at the Dees. There are always two sides to the story, and this is what this podcast is for. Hear first hand the challenges Brock and the team had to go through, during a difficult period for the Dees, and get a better understanding of what it really felt like playing for the club.

May 31, 202351 minSeason 2Ep. 8

David Neitz

David Neitz, the longest serving Melbourne Demons captain, first player to play 300 games, and regarded by some, including us, to be the greatest player out of Tasmania, joins his old mate Russell Robertson to talk about their time playing together, Robbo's theories on possibly been able to kick a 100 goal season if Neita wasn't kicking them, and of course how the Dees are going this year. Enjoy.

May 25, 202354 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Gavin Wanganeen - Dancing, Footy Stories and Coffee

Gavin Wanganeen joins Russell Robertson on Robbo Live. Wanganeen is a former AFL superstar who played for the Essendon Football Club and Port Adelaide Football Club. The first indigenous player to win the Brownlow medal, dual premiership player and AFL Hall of Famer. This is a fantastic conversation about his current passions, his coffee business and of course his football career. What a legend.

May 18, 202346 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Campbell Brown (on a boat), #Free Van Rooyen, and the T-Shirt

This week we chat about the Van Rooyen suspension and come up with ingenius ways for the MFC to protest, Campbell Brown joins us from a house boat somewhere on the Murray, and Ando orders a bootleg Robbo T-shirt in his own name. Join us each week like on YouTube or FB, search for Robbo Live and join the chat.

May 11, 202348 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Russell Robertson and Maverick Weller

We reflect on the week that was, as well as get ex Sun and Saint, Maverick Weller into a stream, to get his take on the match, Tasmania in the AFL and maybe even a bit about that tackle.

May 07, 202327 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Russell Robertson and Glen Archer

Glen Archer, the North Melbourne Champion, and 'Shinboner' of the Century joins Russell Robertson to talk about his career, his starting salary and turning up to the MCG in work gear, the fear of losing and the pressure of playing.

Apr 26, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Russell Robertson and Guy "Bluey" McKenna

Bluey McKenna, former West Coast Eagles Champion, Dual Premiership Player, Multiple All Australian, and Hall of Famer joins the Robbo Live desk. Bluey reflects on 'that hit' from Plugga Lockett, grand final wins, playing alongside Woosha, plus many more stories. A great interview, well worth a stream and share.

Apr 05, 202347 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Russell Robertson and Tadhg Kennelly

First episode of the season, yep 2 games late, and Robbo is back at the desk chatting to Tadhg Kennelly about being a tough defender, vs a flightly forward, the trouble with playing on Ben Cousins, and why the Swans seem to be so resilient year in and year out. Hope you enjoy this episode and see you back at the desk, live, at 6pm, for another chat with a Demon and Eagles for Round 4.

Mar 29, 202328 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Todd Viney

Todd Viney joins Robbo Live, chatting to the fans as well as Robbo about his playing days, raising Jack, and reminiscing about the Melbourne Demons Premiership.

Nov 20, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Matt 'Wheels' Whelan

Matt Whelan joins Robbo Live and chats about his time at the Demons. Quite a few interesting stories are dug up, including the ultimate training food 'cold pizza', his hardest opponents, playing under 'Danners', and why he choses to avoid drinking. For those that need context on the chat, best hit the YouTube channel :)

Nov 13, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Ray "Razor" Chamberlain

"Razor" Ray joins Robbo Live in person. We chat with the FB live audience whilst tackling some of the challenges, achievements, and funnier moments of being an umpire in the AFL. Well worth a listen. It's our longest episode for a reason!

Nov 06, 20211 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Guy Rigoni

Guy Rigoni joins Robbo Live.

Oct 24, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Alistair Nicholson

Former Melbourne Demon, CEO of the AFL Coaches Association, and Former CEO of the Australian Cricketers Association.

Oct 16, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Adem Yze

Former Melbourne player Adem Yze joins Robbo Live to talk about the Grand Final winning Melbourne Demons, playing in Perth, his time at Melbourne, and his goals for the future.

Oct 09, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Clint Bizzell and Nathan Brown

Clint Bizzell and Nathan Brown join Robbo Live - Russell Roberston to chat about the AFL Grand Final 2021 and their time together as Melbourne players.

Sep 30, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Daniel Ward

Daniel Ward joins Robbo Live to chat about the AFL winning Melbourne Demons.

Sep 23, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Allen Jakovich

One of the greatest players ever joins Russell Robertson for an intimate chat about footy, the Dees, growing up, and life after football. Rarely does Allen speak to the media, so this is a unique opportunity to hear from a legend in the lead up to the 2021 AFL grand final.

Sep 22, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Brad Green

Brad Green joins Robbo Live mid week of the grand final. Hear Brad share his story of how he nearly played football for Man U and not the mighty Dees. In this heartfelt conversation hear Brad open up about the passing of his late wife Anna, and his courageous attitude toward dealing with life's challenges. This interview is moving, and we cannot thank Brad enough for opening up.

Sep 21, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 10
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