It’s a massive episode of Talking Tigers this week. Richmond’s premier podcast delivered a live show before a packed audience in the Maurice Rioli Centre at the Swinburne Centre, with special guests senior coach Adem Yze, player cult hero Mykelti Lefau and AFLW star Sarah Hosking. There is so much in those interviews to keep TT’s legion of listeners totally absorbed. And all the regular TT segments feature as well . . . “Going up the Country” looks at a Victorian town that produced a top-class, ...
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Season 2025Ep. 25
Taj Hotton’s exciting AFL debut with Richmond is front and centre on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. The TT panel sing the praises of the talented teenager for what he produced first-up at the game’s highest level against Essendon under the MCG lights last Saturday night. They also pay tribute to another Tiger cub in Luke Trainor following his long-awaited AFL Rising Star nomination. And there’s plenty of positivity around the performances of other Tigers in the clash with the Bombers – 25...
Jul 15, 2025•57 min•Season 2025Ep. 24
The latest episode of Talking Tigers pays special tribute to triple Richmond premiership star defender Nick Vlastuin in the lead-up to his 250-game milestone against Essendon at the MCG on Saturday night. Richmond great Matthew Richardson provides an insight into what has made Vlastuin one of the competition’s elite backmen and such a pivotal member of the Tigers’ line-up. Also, on a huge show this week, the TT team commemorate the Tigerland life and times of highly-successful former club presid...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 2025Ep. 23
The latest episode of Talking Tigers focuses on the individual positives from Richmond’s Round 16 clash with Adelaide . . . Sam Banks going from strength to strength in his rebounding role off the half-back line. Jasper Alger showing plenty of promise up forward in his first full AFL game. Jack Ross thriving as an inside midfielder. Noah Balta’s return to form. Luke Trainor’s first goal in AFL football. Also on this week’s show, there is an extremely exciting announcement about a huge, upcoming ...
Jul 01, 2025•56 min•Season 2025Ep. 22
Plenty of Tiger eyes were on classy teenager Taj Hotton’s much-anticipated VFL debut with Richmond last weekend, and the latest episode of the Talking Tigers podcast excitedly focuses on his impressive first-up performance. Also on this week’s show, there is plenty of admiration for the efforts of Tiger defenders Nick Vlastuin and Ben Miller in the Round 15 clash with the Western Bulldogs. The TT team pay tribute to a wonderful Tigerland servant who passed away last week. In the popular “60 Year...
Jun 24, 2025•49 min•Season 2025Ep. 21
The latest episode of the Talking Tigers podcast features the key highlights and positives from Richmond’s season so far and also lists what Yellow and Black barrackers can look forward to in the second half of the 2025 home-and-away rounds. Also on this week’s show, exciting Tiger cub Jasper Alger is interviewed by veteran teammate Nathan Broad in “Broady’s Zingers”. The “60 years of MCG Memories” segment focuses on a cracking mid-winter, Friday night match between Richmond and Essendon in 1995...
Jun 17, 2025•52 min•Season 2025Ep. 20
Although it’s the mid-season bye for Richmond, with the players having a break, there is no rest for Talking Tigers. In another bumper episode of the Club’s premier podcast this week, the TT team dissect the disappointing Round 13 loss to Sydney but find positives through the form of players such as Dion Prestia, Ben Miller, Seth Campbell, Luke Trainor, Kane McAuliffe and Tom Brown. The “Going up the Country” segment features an exceptionally small Victorian town that produced a triple premiersh...
Jun 10, 2025•45 min•Season 2025Ep. 19
Two Richmond young guns are special guests on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. Hugo Ralphsmith, interviewed in the podcast’s studio, discusses the impressive progress he’s made in his wing role under Adem Yze’s coaching, plus the overall development of the Club’s exciting, youthful, playing group. Tom Sims, meanwhile, gets a “grilling” from esteemed Tiger veteran Nathan Broad in “Broady’s Zingers”. Also on this week’s show, the TT team analyse Richmond’s bold performance against Greater Wes...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 2025Ep. 18
Three emerging Richmond defenders, and two top-notch veteran backmen, are a major focus on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. Sam Banks, Tom Brown and Campbell Gray, together with Nathan Broad and Nick Vlastuin, receive plenty of plaudits from the TT crew for their efforts in last Friday night’s ‘Dreamtime at the ‘G’ blockbuster. Also on this week’s show, “60 Years of MCG Memories” highlights arguably the greatest performance in the illustrious playing career of sta...
May 27, 2025•53 min•Season 2025Ep. 17
Richmond’s Indigenous Cultural Capability Manager, Luke Murray, is a special guest on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers in the lead-up to the 2025 Dreamtime at the ‘G blockbuster. Murray talks about the power of the Dreamtime match and what it means to the Indigenous community. He also discusses the special pre-game ceremonial dance, and this year’s Dreamtime guernsey to be worn by the Richmond team, designed by Rhyan Mansell and his family. Also on this week’s show...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 2025Ep. 16
A couple of major milestones feature prominently on the latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. The TT team pay tribute to extremely popular clubman and dual premiership Tiger Kamdyn McIntosh, who is set to play his 200th AFL game in Sunday’s Round 10 clash with North Melbourne at the MCG. And Talking Tigers has a special milestone of its own . . . This is episode 404, which surpasses Richmond ‘Immortal’ Kevin Bartlett’s club record of 403 games. ‘KB’ has something to say ab...
May 13, 2025•55 min•Season 2025Ep. 15
The Federal election has been run and won, but regardless of whether you voted for the winners or the losers, there is a party that tops the polls for all Richmond supporters – the Club’s premier Talking Tigers podcast. On the latest episode, the TT team pay tribute to Richmond’s seasoned, star midfield pair Jacob Hopper and Tim Taranto, as well as talented Tiger cubs Tom Brown, Seth Campbell and Luke Trainor in the wake of last Sunday’s clash with Hawthorn at the MCG. Nathan Broad is back with ...
May 06, 2025•54 min•Season 2025Ep. 14
2025Veteran star key forward Tom Lynch’s importance to the Richmond team is a major topic of discussion on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. Richmond great Matthew Richardson provides an expert insight into why Lynch is so pivotal to the Tigers’ fortunes. Also on this week’s show, the “60 Years of MCG Memories” recalls the night the ground’s scoreboard caught fire, just before Richmond’s battle with arch-rival Carlton. In the popular, new “Hidden Tigerland” segment, the Club’s historian Rhet...
Apr 29, 2025•53 min•Season 2025Ep. 13
The latest episode of Talking Tigers contains a comprehensive analysis of Richmond’s rousing victory over Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium last Saturday night. The TT team examine the strong brand of football played throughout the contest by the Tigers, and highlight the fine form of several individuals, including Nick Vlastuin, Tim Taranto, Jacob Hopper, Noah Balta, Seth Campbell and Sam Lalor. Richmond great Matthew Richardson tells why he’s so impressed with young Tiger key forward Jonty Faull. A...
Apr 22, 2025•54 min•Season 2025Ep. 12
Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers celebrates its 400th episode in grand style with a huge show. The Club’s CEO Shane Dunne, a Talking Tigers devotee, is a special guest and, after paying a glowing tribute to TT, he discusses a broad range of Richmond-related topics, including the excitement being generated by the talented Tiger cubs, the Punt Road Oval redevelopment, Noah Balta, and his first few months in the role. Also, in this monumental milestone episode, the TT team sing the praises...
Apr 17, 2025•57 min•Season 2025Ep. 11
Richmond great Matthew Richardson pays a special tribute to Toby Nankervis in the lead-up to the inspirational captain’s 150-game milestone with the Club, on the latest episode of the Talking Tigers podcast. ‘Richo’ reveals what makes ‘Nank’ such a pivotal part of Richmond’s line-up, why he’s one of the competition’s best ruckmen, and where he ranks among players recruited by the Tigers from rival league clubs. Also, on this week’s show, exciting Tiger cub Sam Lalor is front and square, with the...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr•Season 2025Ep. 10
The latest episode of the Talking Tigers podcast pays a special tribute to Andrew Krakouer. Richmond great Matthew Richardson provides a terrific insight into Krakouer’s magical on-field attributes, as well as his off-field charm. Also on this week’s show, the TT team sing the praises of inspirational Richmond captain Toby Nankervis, along with talented Tiger cubs Seth Campbell and Luke Trainor. The “60 Years of MCG Memories” segment highlights the greatest come-from-behind win in Tigerland’s hi...
Apr 01, 2025•49 min•Season 2025Ep. 9
Player power prevails on the latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. Nathan Broad, fresh off his AFL 150-game milestone, returns with his popular ‘Zingers’ segment. ‘Broady’ will interview all of the Club’s new draftees throughout the season, kicking off with promising Tiger cub and backline teammate Luke Trainor. Meanwhile, talented, young defender Tom Brown is a special guest in the TT studio, discussing, among a variety of topics, his development at Tigerland, his elite k...
Mar 25, 2025•59 min•Season 2025Ep. 8
Richmond’s rousing Round 1 victory over Carlton has the team at Talking Tigers rising to a new level on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast. Where does the win rank in all-time Tigerland history? Where does Sam Lalor’s exciting debut rank? The TT team discuss these topics, as well as a host of others on a huge show, including the two other Round 1 debutants Luke Trainor and Harry Armstrong, Jack Ross’ AFL career-best performance, Kamdyn McIntosh’s new run-with role, Toby Nankervis’ ...
Mar 18, 2025•55 min•Season 2025Ep. 7
The extra pre-season work has paid off with the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers peaking on the eve of Round 1. Despite being down one vital member of the team, the two remaining TT team members dug deep to capture the hype and anticipation of the blockbuster clash against Carlton on Thursday night. The impending debuts of Sam Lalor, Luke Trainor and Harry Armstrong were front and centre of the footy discussion, as well as the composition of the Tigers’ Best 22 for the MCG opener. In the ’6...
Mar 11, 2025•38 min•Season 2025Ep. 6
Richmond coach Adem Yze is a special guest on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. In a wide-ranging interview, Yze reveals his excitement leading into the 2025 season, talks about the many recent football changes that have taken place at Punt Road, provides an insightful snapshot of the Club’s eight talented new draftees, discusses the planning for the Round 1 clash with Carlton, and how he wants the Tigers to play this year. Also on this week’s show, the ‘Going up t...
Mar 05, 2025•55 min•Season 2025Ep. 5
Talking Tigers takes the positives out of Richmond’s practice match loss to Collingwood this week in the latest episode of the premier podcast. Although the scoreboard might not have reflected it, there were several bright lights on the night from a Yellow and Black perspective, which the TT team dissect. Also on this week’s show, the ‘Going up the Country’ segment focuses on a Victorian country town, famous for its potatoes, that produced a player who most definitely was not a ‘spud’. He was a ...
Feb 28, 2025•51 min•Season 2025Ep. 4
The latest episode of Talking Tigers has a heavy focus on Richmond’s match simulation against West Coast in Perth. Richmond great Matthew Richardson makes a big statement about No. 1 draft pick Sam Lalor after seeing him in action for the first time. And the TT team list other positives out of the pre-season hit-out. Also on this week’s show is the return of the “Going up the Country” segment, featuring the youngest town in New South Wales, which was the home of a strong-marking, long-kicking Ti...
Feb 18, 2025•53 min•Season 2025Ep. 3
It’s a super-impressive performance by Talking Tigers second-up from a spell. Richmond’s premier podcast has a bumper second episode for the year with special guests new VFL coach Jake Batchelor and rising small forward Rhyan Mansell. Batchelor talks about his return to Punt Road following a coaching stint at Sandringham and tells how excited he is to be teaching Tigerland’s talented batch of young players. Mansell discusses how determined he is to build on the impressive gains he made last seas...
Feb 11, 2025•38 min•Season 2025Ep. 2
Talking Tigers couldn’t wait . . . With all the excitement surrounding Richmond’s 2025 season, the Club’s premier podcast has returned earlier than usual with a massive first-up episode for the year. New Richmond High Performance Manager Ben Serpell and esteemed Tiger veteran Nathan Broad are special guests on the show, providing TT listeners with a great insight into pre-season training at Punt Road and how the players are progressing. Serpell also discusses the innovative approach he takes to ...
Feb 04, 2025•50 min•Season 2025Ep. 1
Richmond’s General Manager of Football Talent, Blair Hartley, is a special guest on the final episode for the year of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. In the wake of the Tigers’ incredible 2024 national draft haul, Hartley reveals how it all came about, and he provides a summary of the eight talented teenagers the Club selected. It is must-listening for Yellow and Black barrackers. Also, on this episode, the TT team talk about the Club’s key off-field, football department acquisitions ...
Nov 26, 2024•53 min
New Richmond CEO Shane Dunne is a special guest on the final weekly episode of Talking Tigers for the year. In a wide-ranging interview, Dunne discusses his pathway to the key role, his involvement with Richmond’s 2019 VFL premiership team, the Club’s stance on wantaway players, changes in the football department, support for senior coach Adem Yze, the excitement being generated by the prospect of an excellent draft haul at the end of the year, the Punt Road redevelopment, and why he won’t be re...
Sep 03, 2024•45 min
Brendon Gale is a special guest on the latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. The outgoing Richmond CEO reflects on his time in charge at Tigerland and reveals just how confident he was when he took over the role that the Club would achieve significant success. Gale also talks about his great surprise, and humility, with being inducted into Richmond’s Hall of Fame last Saturday. And he provides a good insight into his replacement as the Tigers’ CEO, Shane Dunne. There is pl...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min
The latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers features a special tribute to retired triple premiership star defender Dylan Grimes. Richmond great Matthew Richardson reflects on Grimes’ rare ability to shut down dangerous opposition forwards of all shapes and sizes – from Charlie Cameron to Jeremy Cameron. The TT team also pour praise on Grimes for taking over as general of the Tigers’ backline when Alex Rance retired and filling the sizeable void so superbly. Also on this week’...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 5 min
The latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers spotlights Daniel Rioli’s brilliance against St Kilda last Sunday. The TT panel ponder if there has been a better display by a Richmond player in a well-beaten team this century and assess Rioli’s prospects for an inaugural Jack Dyer Medal this year. Also on this week’s show, there’s plenty of positivity around the AFL career-best performances of young Tigers Sam Banks and James Trezise. The “Going up the Country” segment focuses on...
Aug 13, 2024•57 min
