Punters Almanac

Matt and AB
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Two blokes. Two generations. One very loose grip on sport. Matt and AB unpack the week in footy, racing and whatever the group chat’s losing its mind over... fuelled by banter, bad takes and the occasional moment of actual insight. In 2026, the Almanac levels up with more guests, more live podcasts, and ongoing generational debates about whether sport was better “back in the day” or right now. Welcome to the Almanac.

  1. Jun 12

    Ep 24: UFC Freedom, Origin II & AB's Life Advice

    The boys are back for Episode 24, thanks to Bet Nation, and there’s plenty to get through. They kick things off with a big week recap before diving into UFC Freedom 250 from the White House, including the nine markets available thanks to Bet Nation. The lads also revisit one of the wildest finishes in UFC history, re-watching the Holloway/Gaethje KO and still trying to make sense of it. Then it’s all eyes on Origin II at the ‘G, with a full preview, the latest odds, and plenty of chat around whether the Blues can get the job done on home soil. And to finish, AB is back with some life advice, this time taking aim at people who wear backpacks on public transport. His message? Don’t do it.

    23 min

  2. Jun 8

    Ep 23: The World Game

    The boys are back after a couple of weeks off and there is plenty to catch up on. Matt and AB recap their trip to Sydney for State of Origin Game I, from the build-up, the pub atmosphere, the crowd, the chaos and whether Sydney really does “get” Origin. With Game II heading to the ‘G, they also look ahead to what Melbourne might bring and whether Victoria can match the vibe. June sport is absolutely stacked, so the boys run through what is coming up across the calendar, including the soccer World Cup kicking off this week, despite neither of them having much of a clue what they are talking about. They also throw around the big question: **what is the one sporting event you would go to anywhere in the world?** AB, as always, delivers a few interesting choices. Origin, world sport, big events, questionable knowledge and plenty of usual Punters Almanac nonsense.

    41 min

  3. May 11

    Bet Nation Guest Series: Wendell Sailor - Part 2

    Part 2 of the Bet Nation Guest Series with Wendell Sailor is here... and Del doesn’t hold back. From off-field drama to life after suspension and rebuilding his career with the 08/09 Dragons, Del opens up on the moments that shaped him on and off the field. The boys also dive into: The Ben Ross incident Del’s relationship with Ben Cousins Why King Hits are never worth it Boxing career Celebrity Apprentice and life after footy The transition from superstar athlete to media personality Big stories, big laughs, and classic Del yarns throughout.

    43 min

  4. Apr 30

    Bet Nation Guest Series: Wendell Sailor - Part 1

    The Punters Almanac rolls out the red carpet for a Bet Nation guest series with rugby league and rugby union legend Wendell Sailor. From humble beginnings in Sarina to the bright lights of the NRL, Wendell opens up on the journey that shaped him, the highs, the setbacks, and the realities behind the headlines. He speaks candidly about mental health, life after footy, and the lessons he learned under master coach Wayne Bennett during his time at the Broncos. We also dive into his relationship with Wayne Carey, the banter, the respect, and a few stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Raw, honest, and full of classic Dell moments, this is one you don’t want to miss.

    41 min

  5. Mar 29

    Ep 20: Politics & Pubs

    Episode 20 of the Punters Almanac and the boys are back with plenty to unpack 🍻 We kick things off with a look back at the Bucks Party (as expected… a few stories doing the rounds), before somehow landing on fuel prices and why they’re absolutely taking the piss. There’s also an update on the AirPod saga, a strong stance on banh mi’s, and a classic split decision as the boys go head-to-head on barber small talk... Matt’s out, AB’s all in. In the middle of it all, the lads dish out their Bet Nation Best Bets for the weekend 👀 To wrap it up, the boys run through their Top 5 pubs in Australia… and there are a few that might ruffle some feathers. Settle in, this one’s all over the shop in the best way.

    38 min

  6. Mar 22

    Ep 19: Preparation Prevents P*** Poor Performance

    In what felt like a real coming-of-age episode for the boys, Matt finally rocked up prepared, and it shows. The lads dive headfirst into one of the biggest races on the calendar, breaking down the Golden Slipper with their usual mix of insight and chaos, before veering wildly (and predictably) into stories about bucks parties, questionable decisions, and everything in between.

    34 min

  7. Mar 9

    Ep 18: The Footy Preview Nobody Asked For

    Thanks to the team at Bet Nation, the lads discuss the upcoming AFL season.

    33 min

  8. Mar 1

    Ep 17: Fresh Off A Spell

    We're back. @betnationau

    38 min
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About

Two blokes. Two generations. One very loose grip on sport. Matt and AB unpack the week in footy, racing and whatever the group chat’s losing its mind over... fuelled by banter, bad takes and the occasional moment of actual insight. In 2026, the Almanac levels up with more guests, more live podcasts, and ongoing generational debates about whether sport was better “back in the day” or right now. Welcome to the Almanac.

Information

  • Creator
    Matt and AB
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit

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