It was ugly and a very tough watch at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, but it not derail the Pies’ quest for a seventh straight win as we picked up a 29-point victory over the Eagles and now sit ten games clear on top of the ladder. Join Nicholas Sacco, Luke Humphries and Jack Dugan as we discuss why Saturday night’s performance won’t be one we expect to see from Collingwood for the remainder of the season, we hear what the fans had to say on SpeakPie and chat to our next Guess the Crowd competition ...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 7Ep. 16
Nicholas sits down with BackChat's Dan Const to preview the Pies upcoming clash with West Coast at Marvel Stadium this Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2025•37 min•Season 7Ep. 15
The Saints tagged and haggled and did everything to stop us in our tracks, but they were unable to topple the mighty Pies at Marvel Stadium, as we now set ourselves up in a favourable spot to start the second half of the season. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Jack Dugan as we look into what ended up being the many talking points from Saturday night’s win, get some fan reactions from SpeakPie, and go through what was a nail biting triumph in the VFL. Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: @pies...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 15
Join Nicholas Sacco and Jack Dugan as we preview the start of the second half of the season as we take on the Saints at Marvel Stadium. We chat St Kilda, our squad, the importance of the four points this weekend and more on the Nick Daicos tag that's likely to come. Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: @piesnation Twitter: @piesnation Facebook: Pies Nation YouTube: Pies Nation Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 19, 2025•29 min•Season 7Ep. 14
2010 Premiership Pie Brent Macaffer joins the Pies Nation Podcast in a special bonus episode to chat about the hot topic of tagging. Were his tactics on the border of being too much, how the role came about, and what Nick does so well despite the extra attention. Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: @piesnation Twitter: @piesnation Facebook: Pies Nation YouTube: Pies Nation Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 16, 2025•27 min•Season 7Ep. 14
The Dees came out to play but the Pies showcased why they are now six points clear on top of the ladder, as we held on for a one-point victory at the MCG on King’s Birthday, putting us in a luxurious spot approaching the bye. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Jack Dugan as we discuss the key parts of yesterday’s thriller, listen to what our fans had to say thanks to SpeakPie, and chat to our next Guess the crowd competition winner. Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: @piesnation Twitter: @pies...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 14
As we approach another huge King's Birthday clash, Nicholas is joined by Adrian from the Deebrief to preview the big game and encourage everyone to get involved in Big Freeze 11! DONATE | https://fightmnd.org.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 05, 2025•43 min•Season 7Ep. 13
It was a result we’ve dreamt of for a long time on Friday night, as the Hollywood Hawks flopped in a 51-point defeat to the Magpies, moving us to 10-2 approaching the King’s Birthday weekend, and with so many stars shining in this side, it’s hard to not be excited about the second half of the season. Join Nicholas Sacco, Luke Humphries and Jack Dugan as we relive the glorious moments from the win over Hawthorn, discuss the performances from players that made it possible, listen to plenty of joyo...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 7Ep. 13
Join Nicholas Sacco and Jack Dugan as we preview our massive Friday night battle with Hawthorn at the MCG. We tread carefully about how we can keep the Hawks' poor form going thanks to our recent history against them, plus chat selection and why our midfield can be the key to moving our record to 10-2 by the end of the round. Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: @piesnation Twitter: @piesnation Facebook: Pies Nation YouTube: Pies Nation Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
May 29, 2025•27 min•Season 7Ep. 12
We surged late and it was enough to help deliver another comprehensive victory, this time by 45 points over North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium, despite plenty of changes and a less experienced outfit on the field. Join Nicholas Sacco and Marcus Callahan as we discuss the key points that emerged from the win over the Roos, highlight some of the underrated performances that helped fill the void that some experienced players left from their unavailability and see what our fans had to say thanks to S...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 7Ep. 12
Nicholas Sacco is joined by Marnie from Kanga TV to preview the big Saturday night clash between the Pies and the Roos on Saturday night! We discuss both sides, the key factors to keep an eye out for at Marvel Stadium and why it's always important to celebrate wins. Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: @piesnation Twitter: @piesnation Facebook: Pies Nation YouTube: Pies Nation Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 22, 2025•36 min•Season 7Ep. 11
We’re back on top of the AFL ladder after another close victory over the Crows at the MCG, this time to the tune of 10 points in the wet conditions, which sets us up nicely for what lies ahead. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries as we chat through the talking points from the win over Adelaide, grab some more instant reactions from the fans thanks to SpeakPie, discuss a successful VFL report and speak to our next Guess the Crowd competition winner. Follow Pies Nation: Instagr...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 11
Join Nicholas Sacco and Jack Dugan as we preview our huge Saturday afternoon showdown with Kuwarna at the MCG. We react to the team selection as it drops, discuss what we can do to stop the Crows' impressive forward line and what the four points on Saturday can do for our season. Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: @piesnation Twitter: @piesnation Facebook: Pies Nation YouTube: Pies Nation Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 15, 2025•30 min•Season 7Ep. 10
We managed our way to a return to the winner’s list, defeating Fremantle by 14 points over in Perth on Thursday night without some big names as we look ahead to nice stretch of games back in Melbourne to come. Join Nicholas Sacco, Luke Humphries and Marcus Callahan on this episode, as you’ll hear us chat through the key parts of our win over the Dockers and highlight the individuals who stood tall, we get your hilarious reactions to win thanks to SpeakPie and chat to our next Guess the Crowd com...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Join Nicholas Sacco and Jack Dugan as we preview our Thursday night encounter with the Dockers. We discuss our mass changes, including our immediate reaction to Charlie West not being selected for his debut, and what response we can expect from Fremantle after their shocker last Friday. Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: @piesnation Twitter: @piesnation Facebook: Pies Nation YouTube: Pies Nation Podcast CLICK HERE to get 10% off a personalised Swysh video when using the code 'PIESNATION'. Hosted on ...
May 07, 2025•31 min•Season 7Ep. 9
On this bonus episode of the Pies Nation Podcast, Nicholas Sacco chats to Collingwood midfielder Ned Long! Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: @piesnation Twitter: @piesnation Facebook: Pies Nation YouTube: Pies Nation Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 06, 2025•15 min•Season 7Ep. 9
We nearly pulled off another miracle fightback late in the last term but the fairytale finish didn’t come as we went down to Geelong by three points at the MCG on Saturday night. However we pick ourselves up and move quickly to what is to come at Perth on Thursday night. Join Nicholas Sacco, Luke Humphries, Marcus Callahan and Jack Dugan we chat through all the key moments of the Cats game, roll out our SpeakPie segment, speak to our next Guess the Crowd competition winner and give you a sneak p...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Join Nicholas Sacco and Marcus Callahan as we preview our massive clash against Geelong, including an in depth look at our three changes, who are some dangerous Cats to stop, and why this is an opportunity for some Pies to further stamp their authority on the competition. Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: @piesnation Twitter: @piesnation Facebook: Pies Nation YouTube: Pies Nation Podcast CLICK HERE to get 10% off a personalised Swysh video when using the code 'PIESNATION'. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
May 01, 2025•26 min•Season 7Ep. 8
The winning ways continued on one of the biggest days of the sporting calendar, as we defeated Essendon by 41 points on Anzac Day to remain on top of the ladder and despite another massive test ahead, the signs remain strong for the mighty Pies. Join Nicholas Sacco, Luke Humphries, Marcus Callahan and Jack Dugan as we dissect just how we were able to produce a victory in the wet conditions while highlighting the stars of the show and discuss what our side might be looking like over the next coup...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Nicholas Sacco joins Rob from The Sash Podcast to preview another massive Anzac Day clash this Friday. We dissect how both teams might line up and how the game will be won, plus we discuss a very important topic... Old Gold chocolate. Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: @piesnation Twitter: @piesnation Facebook: Pies Nation YouTube: Pies Nation Podcast CLICK HERE to get 10% off a personalised Swysh video when using the code 'PIESNATION'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 23, 2025•35 min•Season 7Ep. 7
It's now five straight wins for the mighty Pies as we demolish the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba to move back to our rightful home at the top of the AFL Ladder. There's another big month ahead, but our confidence is high after what is now certainly more than a purple patch. Join Nicholas Sacco, Luke Humphries, Marcus Callahan and Jack Dugan as we discuss the joys that came out of the win over the Lions, get tactical again thanks to AskPiesNation and chat our return to the VFL/VFLW report after a l...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Join Nicholas Sacco and Jack Dugan as we preview our Easter Thursday battle against the unbeaten Lions and discuss how we can continue our own winning run and maintain our strong start to season 2025. Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: @piesnation Twitter: @piesnation Facebook: Pies Nation YouTube: Pies Nation Podcast CLICK HERE to get 10% off a personalised Swysh video when using the code 'PIESNATION'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 16, 2025•32 min•Season 7Ep. 6
We continued our unbeaten run at Gather Round with a very convincing 31-point victory over the Sydney Swans, and despite missing some troops, the Pies are still humming ahead of a big clash over Brisbane on Easter Thursday. Why did we get it right? Join Nicholas Sacco and Jack Dugan as we discuss that very topic. Plus, we pay tribute to a much loved Pie in Jamie Elliott as he prepares for game 200 this Thursday night. Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: @piesnation Twitter: @piesnation Facebook: Pies...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Join Nicholas Sacco and Jack Dugan as we preview our Gather Round clash with the Swans. We discuss the thoughts on our trio of inclusions, Nick Daicos' likely tag from James Jordan and also celebrate DC ahead of his 100th game tomorrow night. Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: @piesnation Twitter: @piesnation Facebook: Pies Nation YouTube: Pies Nation Podcast CLICK HERE to get 10% off a personalised Swysh video when using the code 'PIESNATION'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Apr 10, 2025•31 min•Season 7Ep. 5
It was business as usual from the mighty Pies last Thursday night, taking care of the hapless Blues in front of a big MCG crowd to not only send them to 0-4, but also keep our winning run intact. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Jack Dugan as we get you up to speed with how last Thursday went down, discuss plenty of topics including goalkicking thanks to AskPiesNation, and praise our VFL boys with our VFL report. Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: @piesnation Twitter: @piesnation Facebook: P...
Apr 07, 2025•58 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Fox Footy reporter Ben Cotton joins Nicholas Sacco to discuss how the Pies are shaping in season 2025, how to fill Reef McInnes' void in defence and what the latest is on Brayden Maynard and his massive offer from North Melbourne. Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: @piesnation Twitter: @piesnation Facebook: Pies Nation YouTube: Pies Nation Podcast CLICK HERE to get 10% off a personalised Swysh video when using the code 'PIESNATION'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 27, 2025•26 min•Season 7Ep. 4
The undermanned yet motivated Bulldogs came out snarling on Friday night, but the Pies were able to hold firm and remain on the winners list with a narrow six-point victory, to move to a 2-1 record approaching the bye. Join Nicholas Sacco, Luke Humphries and Marcus Callahan as we dissect the big talking points to come out form the win against Footscray and celebrate the impact of our two seasoned superstars on AskPiesNation. Plus, the VFL report is back, and we speak to our next Guess the Crowd ...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Join Nicholas Sacco and Marcus Callahan as we preview our battle with Footscray at the MCG on Friday night, as we look to ruin their milestone night. Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: @piesnation Twitter: @piesnation YouTube: Pies Nation Podcast Facebook: Pies Nation TikTok: @piesnationpod CLICK HERE to get 10% off a personalised Swysh video when using the code 'PIESNATION'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 20, 2025•21 min•Season 7Ep. 3
The Pies got back to their best on Saturday with a scintillating 91-point thumping of Port Adelaide at the MCG, and with so many stars, both new and old, contributing to the result, maybe we can expect more of this Collingwood in season 2025. Join Nicholas Sacco, Luke Humphries, Marcus Callahan and Jack Dugan as we talk through all the enjoyable moments from Saturday night, highlight the underrated parts of our game thanks to AskPiesNation, and speak to our next Guess the Crowd competition winne...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Join Nicholas Sacco and Marcus Callahan as we preview our return to the MCG for season 2025 in a huge clash against Port Adelaide on Saturday night. Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: @piesnation Twitter: @piesnation Facebook: Pies Nation YouTube: Pies Nation Podcast CLICK HERE to get 10% off a personalised Swysh video when using the code 'PIESNATION'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 13, 2025•22 min•Season 7Ep. 2
