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Saturday Afternoon Fever – Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney

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The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now  a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied,  with legendary Australian stand up comic Lawrence Mooney.

As they read Saturday Afternoon Fever, Matthew and Lawrence constantly digress into the wonderful, hilarious, nostalgic worlds of their childhoods, teenage years and into their idiotic young adulthoods. As contemporary men they discuss relationships, the modern world, ethics, history and philosophy. The big question - Will they ever finish the book? 
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Episodes

Ep 31: Big nights and big regrets

Matthew and Lawrence discuss: Swearing you’ll abandon your hopeless team. Swearing you will never drink again. Advertising stuff because it’s ‘As Seen On TV’. Jeff Fenech & Natalie Imbruglia. Post match sports interviews. And Mums. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied, with le...

Mar 16, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Ep 30: Marvin

Lawrence and Matthew discuss: Schoolyard bullies. Seeing somebody die (Hey, not every episode can be a laugh-a-minute). The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied, with legendary Australian stand up comic Lawrence Mooney. As they read Saturday Afternoon Fever, Matthew and Lawrence const...

Jan 25, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Ep29: The parking lady

Lawrence and Matthew discuss: 80’s Strip joints, Chloe's famous nude portrait and ANZAC DAY. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied, with legendary Australian stand up comic Lawrence Mooney. As they read Saturday Afternoon Fever, Matthew and Lawrence constantly digress into the wond...

Jan 18, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Ep28: Adam Zwar

Interview with comedy actor/writer ADAM ZWAR – creator & co-star of the TV series ‘WILFRED’ and author of his own new memoir about a childhood spent as a mad cricket fan: titled ’12 Summers’ The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied, with legendary Australian stand up comic Lawrenc...

Dec 09, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Ep27: Tex Perkins

Interview with Australian Rock God, TEX PERKINS – lead singer of The Cruel Sea & Beasts Of Bourbon, who speaks about Nicky Winmar, Rolf Harris, KISS and his brand new band. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied, with legendary Australian stand up comic Lawrence Mooney. As they ...

Dec 08, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Ep26: Henry Lawson, Homer Simpson, Plugger & Oscar Wilde

Lawrence and Matthew discuss: Comedy legend Vince Sorrenti, Puppetry Of The Penis, Donnie Sutherland’s TV Show, The Cheeky Boy, Tony Lockett, Henry Lawson, Timmy Watson and Famous last words. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied, with legendary Australian stand up comic Lawrence M...

Dec 08, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Ep25: Condoms, Dad’s and Bionic Man dolls

Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Dreams, Birds and the bees, Six million dollar man doll, more Boy George... and Lawrence's Dad is alive in spirit. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied, with legendary Australian stand up comic Lawrence Mooney. As they read Saturday Afternoon Fever,...

Dec 01, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Ep24: Pie Boys & PE teachers

Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Warwick Capper / Tina Turner, Fred Flinstone Cop, Pie Boys at the footy, PE (Gym) teachers at school. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied, with legendary Australian stand up comic Lawrence Mooney. As they read Saturday Afternoon Fever, Matthew and ...

Nov 24, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 24

EP23: Nightclub Dance Hits Of The 80’s

Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Pewter beer mugs, Great junior sports stars, Heavy Metal Music, Kangaroos hopping in the wild, Nightclub dance songs of the late 80’s and Footy players singing actual songs (terribly). The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied, with legendary Australian ...

Nov 17, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Ep22: Big M girls and female streakers

Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Simon Townsend’s Wonder World, Big M girls, Drunk big brothers, Female streakers, South Melbourne become Sydney Swans and The Wrong Dad. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied, with legendary Australian stand up comic Lawrence Mooney. As they read Sat...

Nov 10, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Ep21: Family Road-trips & teenage drinking

Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Recreating the 1979 Mark Of The Year, Clag, Family station wagon, Drinking in front of your parents, Party etiquette, Boy George, TV talent shows and Two bum-holes. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied, with legendary Australian stand up comic Lawre...

Nov 03, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Ep20: First jobs (in both ‘real life’ and ‘showbiz’)

Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Being on the dole, First ‘real’ jobs, Pub strip shows and First showbiz jobs. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied, with legendary Australian stand up comic Lawrence Mooney. As they read Saturday Afternoon Fever, Matthew and Lawrence constantly digr...

Nov 03, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Ep19: The worst junior sports team on earth

Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Cheap mouthguards, Mum surprised in the bath, Mum pretending to be a policewoman (whose hasn't?), Male insecurity complex, Kenny Everett, Boys belting each other and Part-time junior coaches. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied, with legendary Aust...

Oct 27, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Ep18: Prisoner, Cop Shop and a Melbourne Cup win

Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Batman TV series / Colour TV, Legendary commentators, Sire Billy Dies On The Job, Sale Of The Century, World Of Sport & Woodchopping, Cop Shop, Prisoner, Nana on the Sherry, Mum’s Melbourne Cup win! The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied, with leg...

Oct 20, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Ep 17: Sinead O’Connor invites Lawrence & Matthew to a party

Lawrence and Matthew discuss: Family Feuds, Teenagers today are SO tall, Matthew meets his hero for the first time, Women footballers, Lawrence haggles on holiday, Sheena Easton & Prince and Sinead O’Connor invites Lawrence & Matthew to a party. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams a...

Oct 13, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Ep16: Weird neighbours & porno mags

Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Willy Wonka, School visits from footy stars, Junior Supporters Club, Schoolyard teasing, Breaking a teacher’s spirit, Porno mags and car engines, Fearless Fly, Cordial flavour snobbery and German neighbours. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied, wit...

Oct 06, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Ep15: Humphrey Bear & the 7 Dwarves

Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Childhood footy fantasies, Practice makes perfect, Footy Clinics & Participation Awards, Nightclub bouncers & pushing limits, Humphrey B Bear, Snow White & the 7 Dwarves The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied, with legendary Australian sta...

Sep 29, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Ep 14: BONUS EPISODE with Jo Hall

Lawrence and Matthew chat with NIne News Legend Jo Hall. Plus The Suburban Footballer (character comic Tom Siegert) chats footy & the suburbs. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied, with legendary Australian stand up comic Lawrence Mooney. As they read Saturday Afternoon Fever,...

Sep 23, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 14

EP13: Terrible Celebrity Chefs and swear words

Lawrence and Matthew discuss: Poor old Michael Finnegan, Stephen Fry, Pack-racks, Shithouse footy teams, The phrase "Get Fucked", Mooney's Shakespearean background, The classic comedy film Withnail & I, Peter Russell Clarke ("Crack An Egg and Make a Meal"), Shunner & Zebra. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book abo...

Sep 22, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Ep12: BONUS EPISODE with TONY MARTIN

The great comedian and broadcaster TONY MARTIN, from The Late Show, Martin & Molloy and his current sensational podcast SIZZLETOWN, chats with Matthew & Lawrence about well-meaning and eccentric theme parks. Link to Tony Martin's SIZZLETOWN https://sizzletown.podbean.com/ Link to KRYAL CASTLE https://www.kryalcastle.com.au/ Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney want to hear from fans of Saturday Afternoon Fever - leave us a voice message www.speakpipe.com/Saturday_Afternoon_Fever. The much...

Sep 16, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Ep11: First massive stack on your bike and swooping bloody magpies

Lawrence and Matthew discuss: First bike (Malvern Star), First crush, First bike stack, Childhood injuries (Mercurochrome), Jaws (Captain Quint), Hellraisers, Rainbow / Brown plastic / Lyrebird / Kookaburra, Snack Packs / Prima / Hi C’s / Sunnyboys, Magpies swooping and Ice cream containers protect kids' heads. Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney want to hear from fans of Saturday Afternoon Fever - leave us a voice message www.speakpipe.com/Saturday_Afternoon_Fever. The much-loved book about gro...

Sep 16, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 11

EP10: BONUS EPISODE with Dermott Brereton (and Greg Champion)

In this episode, Lawrence and Matthew talk about Dermott Brereton, the only footballer to play in 5 x Day Premierships & 5 x Night Premierships to talk about his own deep suburban childhood, and how to deal with public attention around town. And Greg Champion. Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney want to hear from fans of Saturday Afternoon Fever - leave us a voice message www.speakpipe.com/Saturday_Afternoon_Fever. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever...

Sep 08, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Ep9: A Father flattens his son at the footy

Lawrence and Matthew discuss: First game of actual AFL footy is an eye-opener, The word ‘Fuck’ sprayed high on a warehouse wall, Holden Caulfield, Ernie Sigley* v Don Lane, Crazies in the crowd, Pornographic Polaroids, Black Armband. *R.I.P. the great entertainer Ernie Sigley, winner of 21 Logie Awards, including the Gold, in 1975, for being Australia's most popular TV personality. Obituary here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-16/television-entertainer-ernie-sigley-dies-aged-82/100379248) M...

Sep 08, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Ep8: An unbelievable bus trip to dubbo

Lawrence and Matthew discuss: Matthews' new book re-published, Becoming addicted to the Smell Of A Brand New Sherrin, Team Theme Songs, Fitzroy’s farewell and an unbelievable bus trip to Dubbo. Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney want to hear from fans of Saturday Afternoon Fever - leave us a voice message www.speakpipe.com/Saturday_Afternoon_Fever. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of...

Sep 01, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Ep7: Our mothers' twilight years and hernias

Lawrence and Matthew discuss: Hernias, Pascalls vs. Allens lollies, Modern art plus emergency teachers, their Mum’s twilight years are discussed in loving detail, First footy’s are remembered, as is Robert Muir and the best bikes we’ve ever owned. Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney want to hear from fans of Saturday Afternoon Fever - leave us a voice message www.speakpipe.com/Saturday_Afternoon_Fever. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash h...

Sep 01, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Ep6: How bath-time, Nana and drive-in movie sex scenes are connected

Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Being abused by music and sports stars in public places, Parental political opinions, Nana, Drive-In Movies, Bath-time, Childhood music tastes and Unwell Essendon fans. Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney want to hear from fans of Saturday Afternoon Fever - leave us a voice message www.speakpipe.com/Saturday_Afternoon_Fever. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the au...

Aug 25, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Ep 5: BONUS EPISODE with Lisa Millar

Lawrence & Matthew learn why ABC TV News Breakfast host Lisa Millar is a big fan Lisa’s great memoir, 'Daring To Fly', is released on September 1st, 2021. More here : https://www.hachette.com.au/lisa-millar/daring-to-fly-the-tv-star-on-facing-fear-and-finding-joy-on-a-deadline Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney want to hear from fans of Saturday Afternoon Fever - leave us a voice message www.speakpipe.com/Saturday_Afternoon_Fever. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturda...

Aug 25, 202112 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Ep 4: Johnny Depp, Skippy, Big Macs & Childhood pets

Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Lawrence’s TV career, Johnny Depp’s dirty divorce, Skippy The Bush Kangaroo, Tormenting school teachers, Inhaling Big Macs whilst drunk, Childhood pets, Mum waving at the plane to farewell family at the airport. Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney want to hear from fans of Saturday Afternoon Fever - leave us a voice message www.speakpipe.com/Saturday_Afternoon_Fever. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit p...

Aug 19, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 4

EP 3: You will hate authority and fail to get your daughters to sleep

Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Anti-Social Behaviour at the footy, Their Dads coming out on boats from England, The worst stand-up comedy gigs they’ve done, Playing junior footy, Trying to get their daughters to sleep when they (the daughters) were babies. Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney want to hear from fans of Saturday Afternoon Fever - leave us a voice message www.speakpipe.com/Saturday_Afternoon_Fever. The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now...

Aug 11, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Ep 2: You will wish your name was ‘Gary’, and obsess about the famous Easey Street 1977 murder

Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Matthew owning a jumper worn by his childhood heroes in an actual game, Lawrence wanting to be a cop when he grew up. And wishing his name was Gary, Lawrence delivers the worst impression of 70’s TV Detective ‘Columbo’, anyone has ever heard, Matthew talks footy cards, Lawrence confesses to a childhood fascination with the 1977 Easey Street Murders, one of the most famous unsolved Melbourne suburban murders ever, that's recently had a suspect arrested -- read more...

Aug 04, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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