This week on the show we have 300 game Port Adelaide champion and broadcasting beast, Kane Cornes. Kane is a polarising figure in the media landscape and he’s often made big calls that have split the footy community! It was a fascinating chat with Kane. We explored his AFL career and the obsession with being the best that ultimately took away the joy of the game. Winning premierships under Mark Williams, his transition from AFL into the media, dealing with twitter backlash and his big plans for ...
Aug 29, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 33
This week we were lucky enough to chat with two of the most exciting up and coming players in the game to celebrate the AFLPA 22 under 22 awards! Aaron Naughton and Andy Brayshaw are absolute stars on the field but even better off it! Loved this chat with the boys chatting about their journeys into the AFL and being able to take your game consistently to the next level! Aaron Naughton www.instagram.com/aaron.naughton33/ Andy Brayshaw www.instagram.com/andy.brayshaw/ Patreon - Dyl & Best Frie...
Aug 26, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 32
This week on the show I’m joined by my friend, Hunter Johnson. Hunter is the CEO and founder of the Man Cave. The Man Cave programs are designed to be transformational, and to support the psychological and emotional development of young men, HUGE! But we touched on so much more! Healthy masculinity, role models, respect for women, emotional intelligence and authentic conversations with our mates. It was such an eye opening chat for me, I felt I was pretty well versed in these areas but even some...
Aug 22, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 31
This week on the show on Dyl & Friends I’m joined by one of the if not the absolute GOAT of Australia Basketball, Andrew Gaze. I've wanted to have this legend on the show for a long time. It was truly a pleasure. We spoke about the boomers fresh off the olympics and what the medals mean for Aus Basketball. Gazey took us all the way back to his playing days with the Melbourne Tigers and the boom of basketball, how big it was in Australia, the certain reasons it fell away and why its coming ba...
Aug 15, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 30
This week on the show, Jack Post. You may know Jack from his days working with Hamish and Andy as “Cackling Jack” and more recently, as Christian O’Connell’s co-host on his brekky show. We spoke about his journey from his uni days at SYN FM to hustling every job he could find at radio stations in Adelaide and then back in Melbourne where he crossed paths with up and comers Hamish and Andy. A path that would tie him to the duo for 13 years until this day. We touched on his love for music and broa...
Aug 08, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 29
This week on Dyl & Friends we have Brandon Jack. Brandon Jack is a former AFL player for the Sydney Swans turned musician and author! He’s just released his first book called 28 which has been described as “A memoir of football, addiction, art, masculinity and love”. Brandon and I connected on the intricacies of playing in the AFL and the things that go through anyones mind on the fringe. Trying to be someone you’re not, thinking ill of teammates to feel better about yourself, dealing with t...
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 28
This week on the show, I am incredibly excited to bring to you a Dyl & Friends first with our inaugural musical guest, Telenova. Telenova is a fresh-faced but wildly experienced new Melbourne based super-group. The band features trio Angeline Armstrong, Ed Quinn and Joshua Moriarty. Telenova’s trio all have diverse artistic backgrounds, Ange is a superstar film director, Ed was one half of Slum Sociable and Josh is the lead singer of Miami Horror. I wanted to get Telenova on for two reasons,...
Jul 25, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 27
This week on Dyl & Friends one of my fav players of all time and all round just good person, Jarryd Roughead. Roughy is a game and x4 time premiership player with Hawthorn FC. Recapping his story through this chat just made me realise what this man has achieved in his time in the game. Being able to win flags and play some incredible football for one club over a long period of time is crazy, careers don't come around like this too often! Not only has Roughy done some incredible things on the...
Jul 18, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 26
This week we have Nick Stone on the show! Nick Stone is a former AFL player with Hawthorn, Collingwood and St Kilda Football Club. He played 20 games across 5 years in the AFL and has some incredible stories. When footy finished, Nick moved over to New York in 2010 to work in investment banking and through working in the US Nick discovered a gap in the coffee and cafe industry - there was nothing that compared to an Australian coffee in the US. With no real experience in hospitality, he opened h...
Jul 11, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 25
One of the biggest names and bodies in the league, Max Gawn. Loved this chat with this superstar! Gawny genuinely has an incredible story - from a carefree teenager, to the determined captain of the Melbourne Football Club. As soon as this bloke walked into the studio we realised why this guy is captain - everything you like about him is understated! We touched on it all - some tough years at the Dees, how the culture shifted for the club and the path they’re on now, the art of being a ruckman, ...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 24
Thanks so much for all of your love and support over the last 3 years!! Wow 100 episodes down - looking forward to the next 100. Unfortunately we had some big plans for the 100 show although Covid-19 had some other plans - at last minute we were able to pivot and get a show together live at Melbourne Central! Thanks for all of you that turned out to say hello!! Patreon - Dyl & Best Friends PS. If you love the show, and want more... join Dyl & Best Friends on Patreon!! ILY xxx https://www...
Jun 27, 2021•52 min•Season 4Ep. 23
This week on the show one of the worlds worlds most renowned big wave surfers and Australia's own, Mark Mathews. Mark has an incredible story - he grew up in Maroubra, 10kms south east from Sydney. As many of you may know Maroubra was made pretty famous back in the early 2000s from the Bra boys in which Mark was big part of. He spoke about his journey growing up in a pretty tough neighbourhood, pushing the limits in and out of the water, and how he came to surf some of the biggest waves in the w...
Jun 20, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Bloke In A Bar Bloke In A Bar is the official Beer sponsor of Dyl & Friends. Bloke In A Bar has been an unbelievable support to me and the show - with their help and commitment I’ve been able to reinvest back into the podcast - bringing you more content with plenty of new ideas and concepts coming soon! Allowing me to do this full time - So the more we can support Bloke In A Bar by grabbing a slab - it also helps build and grow Dyl & Friends! https://blokeinabar.com/pages/store-locator h...
Jun 13, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Season 4Ep. 21
This week on the Dyl & Friends podcast, I was lucky enough to be joined by podcast juggernaut and revered broadcaster, Mark “Howie” Howard. I’m sure you’ve listened to Mark’s wonderfully popular and chart topping podcast, “Howie Games”. Sitting down with Howie was a special experience as he’s been a constant trailblazer in the Australian podcast game and laid the foundations for people like myself. We bonded over similarities but more importantly, we spoke about Howie’s apprenticeship into t...
Jun 06, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 4Ep. 20
This week Ive called on one of my favourite ever teammates in Matty De Boer. Theres so many things I love about Matty; he's got a good heart, he's a competitor, he's got an unreal thirst for knowledge and he doesn't understand the word no. This podcast was well overdue, he's such an interesting and thought provoking person and he's taught me a lot and I wanted to share that with you all. We covered footy, life, hunting down real-life thieves, investing and true grunt. I truly enjoyed having Matt...
May 30, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Mark Wales is an ex-commandor in the SAS. He embarked on 10 tours of duty including four tours in Afghanistan. We spoke about his journey from school in Perth to his 11 years of training and education to reach the SAS. Mark broke down often misguided public perceptions of the SAS as well as providing incredible insights into the training, service and lifestyle he experienced during his time defence force. I loved chatting with Mark. He's an incredibly open guy and had so much to offer from the m...
May 23, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 18
This week on Dyl & Friends we have an amazing guest, Chantelle Otten. Chantelle is a Melbourne based Psycho-Sexologist who is passionate about empowering people to feel great about their sexual health, self-esteem, communication and education. She is an absolute master in her field and has become a pioneer in the psycho-sexology space here in Australia. Chantelle's clinic and business’s are booming, which comes as no surprise with years of study under her belt and a determination and vision ...
May 16, 2021•59 min•Season 4Ep. 17
This week on the show, X5 All Australian, premierships player and one of, if not the best full backs of all time, Alex Rance. Great catching up with the great man We cover it all, early days and the rise of the Tigers, consistency at the top. reasons for leaving football behind, his faith and what he’s been up to with The Academy + plenty more! Support for this weeks show is brought to you by STUFF. STUFF keeps things simple for men. Ditch the can of anti-persperant you've been using since you w...
May 09, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 16
This week on the show, two of my oldest friends, Filippo Palermo and Mike Christidis, co-founders of the Untitled group! Mike and Fil are absolute legends with incredible stories! At just 20 years of age they ran their first New years eve festival, Beyond the Valley. Eight years later they are regarded as Australia's largest independently-owned music and events company, renowned as the masterminds behind much-loved festivals Beyond The Valley, Pitch Music & Arts, Wildlands, Grapevine Gatheri...
May 02, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 15
This week one of the all time GOATS of AFL umpiring Shaun Ryan. Shaun is a 350 game, x8 Grand Final umpire. It was a pleasure to sit down with Shaun unpacking the life of an AFL umpire, the good the bad and everything in between! Hope you enjoy this chat! Bloke In A Bar Thanks to Bloke In A Bar for their ongoing love and support for Dyl & Friends - they're giving me the resources to go head first into podcasting - so the more we can support Bloke In A Bar the more Dyl & Friends grows! He...
Apr 25, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 14
It's not often you have four of the best midfielders in the game in one room! Pleasure having these superstars all on the show chatting everything life, footy and Ball Magnets. Ball Magnets is a fitness app and program, which has been designed by top AFL players to educate and inspire young players to find their edge and love the game. Ball Magnets - Download the App! https://linktr.ee/ballmagnets Tom Mitchell - https://www.instagram.com/tommitchell6/ Lachie Neale - https://www.instagram.com/lac...
Apr 18, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 13
This week’s show has been 4 years in the making - Kade Simpson. If you follow footy in any way, you’d have to know the name, Kade Simpson. Simmo’s career has spanned across multiple generations having played 342 games over 18 years. He is one of the most beloved players in the AFL for the way he has carried himself over his tenure. We talk about Simmo's road the the AFL and how he endured and reached his 342 games including a streak of 162 The highs and lows of the Carlton Footy club and sharing...
Apr 11, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 12
This week we have one of my favourite AFL footballers joining the show! Caleb Daniel is easily one of the most recognisable names in the league, not just because of the character he has become but the premier accolades he has collected over his six years at the elite level. He’s coming off an All-Australian and has a flag to his name from the incredible 2016 Doggies premiership - a story that he shares insights into that I had not yet heard and was in awe of. Cal is just a really thoughtful, mod...
Apr 04, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Denan Kemp is a former NRL player turned podcaster/beer owner/business mogul! Just don't call him an entrepreneur... Loved sitting down with Denan chatting about forging a career in a path that is very unknown, creating his podcast Bloke In A Bar! Bloke In A Bar Lager is the official Beer brand of Dyl & Friends! Would love for you to check it out!! Head to www.blokeinabar.com/pages/store-locator to find your nearest stockist! You can also order online at Mr Liquor! ALSO! If there aren't any ...
Mar 28, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 10
This week on the show, I am joined by former High Performance Manager of North Melbourne, Collingwood and Carlton Football Club, David Buttifant. Butters, well known for his time spent at Collingwood. He was a pivotal role player in the clubs success, revolutionising training in elite sport, Australia. Constantly pushing the boundaries to find innovation. High altitude training being one of these - taking AFL clubs over to Arizona in the US hiking up Mt Humphreys and trekking the Grand Canyon as...
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 9
This week we have a definitive first for the podcast as we are joined by David the Medium. David, like the name suggests, is a Medium and Psychic.I know next to nothing on this subject and you may be in the same boat so join us as we de-mystify David's journey from skeptic to Medium/Psychic. David is regarded as one of the best in his field and comes highly recommended and the line to get a reading from David stretches for miles! Cant thank David enough for sharing his story! David The Medium In...
Mar 16, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Michael Barlow, Tommy Sheridan, Tony Armstrong and Dylan Buckley preview with 2021 Season brought to you by the Official Beer Sponsor, Bloke In A Bar! https://blokeinabar.com/
Mar 14, 2021•57 min•Season 4Ep. 7
This week Im joined by a Dyl and friends OG in Paddy McCartin. Paddy joined me on the show in the 11th ever episode and he's back for 83! Last time we spoke Paddy had played just about his last game for the St Kilda Football Club and his life was about to change forever as a result of repeated concussions. Initially, you may think this is a story of heartbreak for Paddy but you''l soon find out that this is a comeback story with incredible lessons to offer along the way. After recovering from hi...
Mar 07, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 6
One of the most asked questions I get about my days at Princes Park, apart from taking Brett Deledio to the square, is “What is Crippa like?”. Well if you’ve ever wondered what Patrick Cripps is like as a person beyond the field then hopefully you’ll get a deeper understanding from this chat. Patrick Cripps is one of the most dominant players in the AFL, always looking for ways to get better and that pursuit for improvement doesn’t end in the football arena. As well as being the co-captain of Ca...
Feb 28, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Emma Murray is an accredited Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher, NLP Master Practitioner and Clinical Hypnotherapist with a Bachelor degree in Communications, majoring in Psych. Her High Performance Mindfulness methodology, strategies, exercises and daily practices help people to deliver best performance execution through advanced present moment awareness, improved emotional regulation and enhanced focus sustainability. Emma is well known for the impact she’s had in the AFL over the past decade,...
Feb 21, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 4
