Well, I reckon it’s fair to say we’ve hit rock bottom, a loss to the Suns at the G’, five losses in a row, a 1-6 start to the season and it’s probably time to call it for the 2021 season. Join Nicholas Sacco and Marcus Callahan as we’ll discuss the loss and what we want to see personally going forward, we grab your thoughts on the reaction if we don’t get up against a winless North, get the PNP fan votes results, Marcus has all the VFL news and we preview the Roos game this upcoming Saturday. Fo...
May 04, 2021•58 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Another disappointing effort on Sunday, this time on the big stage against a developing Essendon side, going down by 24 points and well it might be curtains for September football in 2021. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries (on phone) as we talk about the frustrating loss on Sunday, plus begin the discussions about what there is to take out of the 2021 season from here onwards, as always we talk to the fans about what they want to see from Collingwood in an interesting fortn...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 9
We couldn’t reproduce the elimination final miracle in Perth on Friday night, going down to the Eagles by 27 points and now facing one of the most anticipated Anzac Day’s in a long time, when we face the Bombers on Sunday. On a big Pies Nation Podcast episode, join Nicholas Sacco and Marcus Callahan as we discuss all the main facets from our loss to the Eagles, we’ll go through AskPiesNation as well as the PNP vote results, Marcus will go through the VFL wrap up and we’ll be joined by Rob from T...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 8
I guess there’s not too much to say after watching last Saturday, a humiliating 5 goal loss to the Giants on our own deck has put us in a world of pain and we’ll be using this episode to not only discuss the game but have as many conversations from your comments and have some big discussions about what lies ahead with Collingwood in the next few weeks. Join Nicholas Sacco and Luke Humphries as we also touch on the heartbreaker that was the AFLW prelim loss and preview the classic backs against t...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Unfortunately it was heartbreak at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night, going down to the Lions by a solitary point following Zac Bailey’s shot on goal after the siren, a tough pill to swallow but we move on as we look to get back to winning ways this Saturday night against the Giants. Join Nicholas Sacco and Luke Humphries as we discuss the key moments to take out of the Brisbane game, update you on the Pies Nation fan award leaderboard, you the fans put your questions forward about Collingwood th...
Apr 06, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 6
The Pies got back to winning ways and didn’t we enjoying getting up against the Blues, a 21 point victory with plenty to like as we look ahead to make it back to back wins this Thursday Night against the Lions. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries as we discuss all the good bits of our victory over Carlton as well as what impressed the you, the fans so much from last week, we update you on the Pies Nation fan award leaderboard, and we get stuck into another big preview of our ...
Mar 30, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 5
A disappointing start to the 2021 season, we suffered a 16 point defeat at the hands of the Western Bulldogs last Friday night, there were plenty of points out of that game we need to discuss in another big episode of the podcast. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries (for the first segment) as we’ll give a deep review from Friday night’s game, discuss the areas that have concerned and also the return of the pie that caught your eye. Plus an ASKPIESNATION with plenty of respons...
Mar 23, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 4
For the first time in a long time, the Pies Nation boys are back in the studio and and with a new season just days away, the excitement and stress levels are through the roof! Join Nicholas Sacco and Luke Humphries as we discuss everything that's gone at the club including injury updates, players on the brink of selection, a new debutant and the results of both the VFLW and AFLW. Plus we preview the enormous Round 1 clash against the Bulldogs this Friday night as we stress to get tickets and we ...
Mar 16, 2021•58 min•Season 3Ep. 3
With the much anticipated 2021 season just over a week away, we've got everything you need to help you get ready for a huge year. Join Nicholas Sacco and Marcus Callahan as we go through our thoughts from the Pies v Tigers Community Series game last Friday night, we’ll get your opinions on how some players had fared, we’ll go through the fans questionnaire we put out last week, compare answers and try and predict some of the key moments of the 2021 season, we’ll also go through the AFLW game whe...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 2
It's great to be back recording another season of the Pies Nation Podcast and with the anticipation of the AFL season continuing to build, we have a lot to look forward too and a lot to already discuss in today’s episode. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries as we go through all the off-season news we missed since our Season 2 finale, we’ll discuss pre-season games and players we’ll be keeping an eye on, we’ll get your fan comments as always about the players you’ll have your ...
Mar 02, 2021•54 min•Season 3Ep. 1
After a very turbulent trade period, the general feel amongst Pies fans is that the draft hand we dealt has turned out to be a success and that things might be looking up as a result of it. Join Nicholas Sacco and Luke Humphries as we discuss everything from last Wednesday Night's trade period, we get all your fans thoughts on last week’s draft talents and we’ll go through all the off-season and pre-season news at hand including the Members Forum, Eddie’s big announcement, our final list changes...
Dec 17, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 25
It started after our loss to the Cats in the semi final when Bucks made it clear in his press conference we would be aggressive during the trade period, it ended with losing four players, gaining draft picks in return and one of the most divided that Collingwood supporters have been in a long time. Join Nicholas Sacco and Luke Humphries as we discuss all the fallout from trade deadline day last Thursday, we go through the good, the bad and the ugly and we get your fan comments and questions answ...
Nov 15, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 24
It’s been a crazy season as is it but when you’re at Collingwood, you know too well that the craziness will continue well and truly after we’ve finished on the field. We have an enormous end of season review podcast episode for you today, we’ll review the season from our perspective and we’ll give our thoughts and review every single player on the list. We’ll preview what we might be likely to expect during the upcoming free agency and trade period and with so much uncertainty going on, we’ll an...
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Unfortunately our season has come to an end after a disappointing 68 point loss to the Cats in last weeks semi-final but while the season may be done for us, there is still a lot going on behind the scenes at the Collingwood Football Club as we begin the countdown to the highly anticipated 2021 season. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries as we (quickly) discuss the downfall that was Saturday night's semi-final, we review all the awards from Tuesday night's Copeland Trophy, we...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 22
They said we were dirty. They said we were out of our depth. They said we were making up the numbers. They said the Eagles were too good at home. They said it was impossible. But they don’t know Collingwood like we do and when our backs are against the wall we deliver. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries as we bring you an incredible 50th podcast episode for you all this week. We go through how much that finals victory truly meant to us but also how much it meant to you guys ...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 21
The stage is set for our elimination final against the Eagles on Saturday night and despite all the outside talk, the Pies Nation boys try to take the players approach and have faith that we can get the job done. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries as we go through our huge preview of the the Eagles elimination final including what we have to do right and what the best way is to go about it regarding selection. Plus we get plenty more of your fan inputs, including what you en...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 20
We couldn't end the home and away season on a high, going down the top of the table Port Adelaide by 16 points on Monday night but the Pies Nation boys are still grateful to be in the last eight teams of the competition, fighting it out for the flag. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries as we discuss all the positives and negatives from the Power loss, we talk a bit of off-field trade rumours and get your official fan grades from the entire home and away season in 2020. Plus s...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 19
After a rollercoaster of emotions on Monday night, the Pies pulled through to beat the Gold Coast Suns and book their spot in the top eight for the 2020 season. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries as we discuss the good and the bad from the win over the Suns, we respond to your reactions to Cozy's incredible goal, reminisce on some classic JT moments in celebration of his 100th game last week and discuss some of your opinions on who can lead us the way in our finals campaign....
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 18
While an 8 point loss to the Lions last Friday night has left us feeling frustrated, the race to the finals still very much remains and with a couple of big weeks ahead, the boys at Pies Nation are very eager to see what the Pies can muster in the last two games of the home and away season. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries as we rue what was a missed opportunity against Brisbane, we delve into our injury list and point who we may see again in 2020, we answer your fan quest...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 17
True happiness is beating the Blues and there was plenty of happiness to share around the Pies Nation boys after we ran away with a four goal win against our old rivals at the GABBA on Sunday. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries as we relive all the awesome moments from the Carlton match as well as compile all your favourite moments to form some good discussions. Who wore that number is short but still allows us to reminisce on the good old days of playing AFL 2005 and we pre...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 16
An even five goal win against North Melbourne on Monday was enough to get the four points in the bank and continue to hold our spot in the 8 but we all know that we are well away from being comfortable with where we are at the moment. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries as we discuss all our reactions to our win over North, we look back on some of our magical Indigenous players of the past, we get your positive takeouts from Monday's game and we take a good look at Sunday's a...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 15
A season defining game turned into a nightmare at the GABBA on Saturday night after we were smashed by Melbourne to the tune of 56 points; a loss the boys at Pies Nation are trying quickly to forget. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries as we try to fathom the things that fell away in our loss to the Dees, we have some honest discussion off the back of your fan questions and comments, plus we preview our Monday night clash against the lowly North Melbourne at the GABBA. Follow...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 14
It was gritty, it was frustrating, it was full of mixed feelings but we managed to get the four points against the winless Crows on Thursday night as we continue to aim to secure a spot in the finals. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries as we review our victory against Adelaide, we hear from some lucky SA fans about their experiences watching the boys play live again, we get to all your fan questions and concerns for the week ahead plus we preview what looks to be a season de...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 13
With the help of a bit of Daicos magic, the Pies were able to scrape their way to a nine point victory over the Swans at the GABBA on Thursday afternoon, but there's little time to enjoy returning to the winners list. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries as we break down the moments that mattered in Thursday's win, plus we get your reactions to Daicos' goal of the year contender and we preview our matchup with the Crows this Tuesday in Adelaide. Follow Pies Nation: Instagram: ...
Aug 08, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 12
An infuriating loss to the Dockers on Sunday afternoon has put the Pies out of the top 8 after the halfway point of the season and the boys at Pies Nation do what they can to make sense of it all. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries as we discuss what led up to the loss to Fremantle, the pieces that have to be put together to move forward in the season, we answer your comments and frustrations from Sunday's defeat and we preview an important game against the Swans at the GABB...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 11
After an absolute demolishing from the West Coast Eagles on Sunday, the boys at Pies Nation attempt to regather and move forward as we hit the halfway point of the 2020 season. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries as we look at what went wrong against the Eagles and how we can turn things around. We also get your thoughts on how to get back on track, plus we preview the clash with the Dockers this Sunday including the selections we think must be made this week. Follow Pies Nat...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Life in the Perth hub couldn't have started any better after the Pies did the job and beat the Cats by 22 points at Optus Stadium on Thursday night. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries as we discuss all the players that stood up during the impressive win over the Cats, we get some comments from our WA fans on how good its been to have crowds back at the footy interstate, we answer all your questions for the week and plus we try to unravel a few selection headaches as we prepa...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 9
The Pies responded in beautiful fashion on Friday night, defeating the Hawks by 32 points, and the confidence is right up as we make Perth our home for the next three weeks. Join Nicholas Sacco, Luke Humphries and Marcus Callahan as we discuss all the aspects that resulted in our victory over Hawthorn on Friday night, we take a good look at how our debutants went, we answer all your questions from the weekend and we preview a big clash that awaits with the Cats at Optus Stadium this Thursday nig...
Jul 12, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 8
There has been no shortage of drama for the Collingwood Football Club both on field and off and with a poor performance against the Bombers compounding to the club's stresses, the boys prepare to have some honest discussions about where to go from here. Join Nicholas Sacco, Marcus Callahan and Luke Humphries back on zoom as we discuss what made our performance against Essendon so disappointing, a few interesting TARRANTS and we make some selection choices that will shake things up as we prepare ...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 7
After Friday nights game against the Giants resulted in a disappointing outcome in more ways than one, the boys at Pies Nation aim to pick themselves up as they prepare for an uncertain few weeks ahead for the AFL competition. Join Nicholas Sacco and Marcus Callahan as we break down the moments that mattered in Friday's two point loss to GWS, we read out some very well thought out fans TARRANTS, we preview the clash with the Bombers this week with some controversial selection calls and we even d...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 6
