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13 Sept

Brett Ratten: from flag favourites to sacked in just 19 weeks + Judd, St Kilda & remembering Cooper

Brett Ratten is one of the most respected figures in Australian football. From playing over 250 games for Carlton to coaching the Blues, St Kilda and serving as a key architect behind Hawthorn's dynasty, Ratts has seen every side of the AFL. In this episode, Brett opens up about one of the most talked-about moments of his career: Carlton's decision to sack him in 2012 after starting the season as flag favourites. He takes us inside the boardroom pressure, the injuries that derailed the season, the conversation that ended his tenure, and the lessons he learned from one of the toughest periods of his life. We also dive into his relationship with Chris Judd, coaching Dylan Buckley, the Carlton teams of the late 2000s and early 2010s, the talent of players like Chris Yarran, Bryce Gibbs and Matthew Kreuzer, his time at Hawthorn alongside Alastair Clarkson, and what makes great leaders, coaches and teams. Listen to Dyl & Friends:🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts🎥 YouTube Follow Dyl & Friends:📸 Instagram📱 TikTok
5 July

Meet my psychiatrist: what he's taught me about anxiety, identity & healthy living | Dr Ranjit Menon

This week I'm joined by my psychiatrist, Dr Ranjit Menon. We've been working together for the past three years, so I wanted to sit down and ask him everything he's taught me about anxiety, identity and what it actually means to live a healthy life. We start with my own mental health journey before diving into the questions I think so many of us have. Why do we experience anxiety? Should we identify with a diagnosis? Why are more people struggling? And what are the simple habits that make the biggest difference to our health and wellbeing? Whether you've been through therapy yourself or you're just trying to better understand your own mind, I think there's something in this conversation for everyone. We talk: What my psychiatrist has learned about me over the past three years Why anxiety isn't something we should try to eliminate The difference between anxiety and an anxiety disorder Why your diagnosis should never become your identity How elite sport approaches mental health and high performance The four pillars of a healthy life Why doing hard things builds resilience The difference between being selfish and being self-centred Why reading is one of the most underrated tools for improving your mind How small daily habits help protect your mental health over time The one thing Ranjit believes every person should prioritise for better health If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it. Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! Hit the NEW Dyl & Friends feeds below: Dyl & Friends New Spotify Feed⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dyl & Friends New Apple Podcasts Feed⁠
8 June

Richard Baker: Investigative journalist behind Phoebe's Fall, The Last Voyage of the Pong Su & Australia's most gripping podcasts

I'm fangirlin' this week as I sit down with investigative journalist Richard Baker, the man behind some of Australia's most gripping podcasts: Phoebe's Fall, The Last Voyage of the Pong Su, Wrong Skin (I've listened to all of them) & more! It's a BIG chat but bloody worth it. We talk: Richard's journey into journalism; starting out at The Age alongside Nick McKenzie The police commissioner who tapped the phone of his own second-in-command French spies on Norfolk Island Breaking stories during the Essendon supplements saga Should James Hird get a second chance? The making of The Last Voyage of the Pong Su, Wrong Skin, Behind the White Line His new pod Conspiracy Cabal and why conspiracy theories fascinate us Where to next for Richard? Like the ep! Share the ep! Review the ep! & Hit the NEW Dyl & Friends feeds below: ⁠⁠Dyl & Friends New Spotify Feed⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dyl & Friends New Apple Podcasts Feed⁠ + Check out Richard's pods: Phoebe's Fall The Last Voyage of the Pong Su Wrong Skin Behind the White Line Conspiracy Cabal
24 May

Jock Landale: Getting traded in the NBA, The Boomers & a brush with the FBI

Dyl & Friends returns, in a brand new feed! This week on the podcast Dyl sits down with NBA basketball star, Jock Landale. After an impressive Olympics campaign with the Australian Boomers, Jock announced himself as one of Australia's most promising basketball prospects. He's played all over the world, eventually finding a home in the NBA. In this episode, Jock opens up about the wild reality of being traded mid-season, a run-in with the FBI, the sacrifices of being away from his young family for months at a time, and what it means to pull on the green and gold for the Boomers. A genuine, unfiltered conversation with one of Aussie basketball's most interesting characters. This episode of Dyl & Friends is brought to you by our mates at Revo Fitness and their surprisingly affordable memberships.
26 Feb

Marcus Bontempelli: The Greatest Bulldog of All Time | DAF Originals

Yessss welcome back for a very special bonus episode! We were lucky enough to spot down and chat with one of the best players of the modern era, Marcus Bontempelli thanks to our friends at Prime Video. The Bont has played 258 matches since his debut in 2014, and could this year enter the top 10 for all time games played for the Dogs. He's a premiership player, 7 time All-Australian, 6 time Best & Fairest winner and nearly everything in-between, so it was awesome to sit down chat about his career. Final Siren: Inside the AFL is a character driven story from some of the AFL’s most iconic players; Nat Fyfe, Max Gawn,Toby Greene, Touk Miller, Cam Rayner, Dayne Zorko and Marcus Bontempelli across the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, and it airs globally on Prime Video on Friday the 27th of February! It was an awesome opportunity to sit down and chat about life, leadership, fatherhood and everything in-between with the Bont. Thanks again to Prime Video for making it happen. Listen to Dyl & Friends:🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts🎥 YouTube Follow Dyl & Friends:📸 Instagram📱 TikTok
18/05/2025

Tyler Robinson: Life inside the Tactical Operations Unit | DAF Originals

Content warning: This episode covers some pretty heavy stuff, including graphic mentions of suicide, intense experiences from Tyler's time in the force, and a really heartbreaking case involving the death of a child. If you are not in the headspace for this right now, please look after yourself and feel free give one a miss or come back when you're ready. LifeLine Crisis Support is available 24/7 at 13 11 14. This week on Dyl & Friends I'm joined by Ex-TOU officer, Tyler Robinson. Tyler is a former Tactical Operations Unit officer, breacher, was a part of the riot squad, bike patrol… he’s pretty much done it all in the force. We chat about what life’s actually like inside the job – the pressure, the adrenaline, and the mateship that keeps you going. Tyler opens up about his time in general duties, moving into TOU, and how things started to take a toll mentally. He speaks honestly about developing PTSD, feeling let down by the system, and eventually hitting a point where he knew he had to get help. It's raw, real, and a conversation that needs to be heard. Big thanks to Tyler for coming on and being so open & honest during this chat. If you want to connect with Tyler, get in touch at hello@sasharobinson.com.au If you want to support the show, please click follow or subscribe wherever you are listening. Also, if you loved the episode, please share it with your mum, dad, friend or dog. Appreciate you fam. ILY xx Listen to Dyl & Friends:🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts🎥 YouTube Follow Dyl & Friends:📸 Instagram📱 TikTok
10/03/2025

Sam Mitchell: Mastermind of Hokball & the Footy Revolution | DAF Originals

YESSS FAM Welcome to the Dyl & Friends Coaches Month!!! Thanks to our great friends at Tackle Your Feelings, we are bringing you an episode with a legendary AFL coach every Monday in the month of March. This week we have none other than the great Sam Mitchell. Few players have left a mark on the AFL quite like this guy. A four-time premiership player, Brownlow Medalist, and one of the most influential midfielders of his era, Mitchell built a reputation on elite decision-making, precise disposal, and an unmatched ability to read the game. Today, we dive into his playing career, discussing how he'd feel coming into the competition now if he was a player. We chat about the lessons he's learned and the legends he has learnt them from, the Hawks ability to get the entire AFL interested in their journey & we even talk about his days playing Call Of Duty & FIFA with Jake Waterman at the Eagles. It was incredible to sit down with Sam & learn so much about one of the best to ever do it. Thanks again to Tackle Your Feelings & the AFLCA for getting this one over the line. Enjoy fam xx Find out more about Tackle Your Feelings: TYF Website TYF Instagram If you want to support the show, please click follow or subscribe wherever you are listening. Also, if you loved the episode, please share it with your mum, dad, friend or dog. Appreciate you fam. ILY xx Listen to Dyl & Friends:🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts🎥 YouTube Follow Dyl & Friends:📸 Instagram📱 TikTok
29/06/2025

Mark 'Choco' Williams: The King of the AFL | DAF Originals

This week on Dyl & Friends, we’re joined by an absolute icon of the game. Mark ‘Choco’ Williams is a premiership coach, footy innovator, mentor and one of the most passionate characters in AFL history. From captaining Collingwood in the '80s to launching the Brisbane Bears, coaching Port Adelaide to their historic 2004 flag, and helping shape the next generation at Richmond, GWS and now Melbourne, his footy resume is stacked. We chat about the infamous "choking" tag, honest truths he’s told players, his time coaching Dusty, dancing with Princess Diana and why the best players never stop learning. Plus, we dive into his legendary draft camp questions, his coaching philosophy, and what really separates the good from the great. This was a genuinely good chat. Can't thank Choco enough for taking the time. Make sure you support Choco by checking out the links below ily xx Listen to Dyl & Friends:🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts🎥 YouTube Follow Dyl & Friends:📸 Instagram📱 TikTok