Dyl & Friends

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Dylan Buckley spent nine seasons and 41 games in the AFL. Enough time to know that life after football was coming, but not nearly enough time to feel ready for it. So he started a podcast. Dyl sits down with interesting & notable guests - athletes, entrepreneurs, creatives, anyone with a story and gets genuinely curious about their lives. Career highs and lows, mindset, identity, what actually makes people tick. Dyl's simple rule: 'Be real, be authentic, and ask the questions I wish I knew the answers to.' You don't need to know the guests before you press play. By the time the episode's done, you'll feel like you've known them for years.

  1. 22h ago

    Minis are BACK! But Dyl has "downgraded"? | Mini #188

    YESSSSS the Minis are BACK!! Dyl, Ruby & Mitch are in the studio for the return of the Mini, chatting everything that's been happening at Clubby Sports, Dyl's marathon downgrade and our recent month of guests with Audible. We talk: Minis are back! And we're aiming for fortnightly episodes Dyl has officially downgraded from the marathon to the half marathon The Nike Melbourne Marathon and why the atmosphere is so good What's happening at Clubby Sports, including some new faces and a new video role Looking back at our recent Audible high performance & running series Our favourite guests, stories and lessons from the Audible campaign What we've been watching, listening to & reading Recommendations & more! Here's our streaming recs: Dyl – Furious (Disney+) / Street Kings (Stan) Ruby – Last Seen (Apple TV+) / Slow Horses (Apple TV+) / The Rehearsal (HBO Max) Mitch – Widow's Bay (Apple TV+) / Mountainhead (HBO Max) / Hell or High Water (Netflix, Stan, SBS On Demand) 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 This episode has been brought to you by our good friends at Audible.

    Minis are BACK! But Dyl has "downgraded"? | Mini #188

  2. 2d ago

    Aussie rising star Claudia Hollingsworth on THAT race with Jess Hull & why she's changing events for LA 2028

    Claudia Hollingsworth went to the Olympics at just 19. The Australian middle-distance runner joins Dyl to talk about her first Olympic experience, the mental challenges she wasn't prepared for, and why she's now making the difficult switch from the 800m to the 1500m as she builds towards LA 2028. Claudia opens up about the brutal competition within Australian athletics, the controversy surrounding that race with Jess Hull, being disqualified and then reinstated, and eventually sharing a Commonwealth Games podium with Hull and Abbey Caldwell. They also get into the realities of being a professional individual athlete, from sponsorship and money to building a personal brand, as well as Olympic Village life, meeting Simone Biles, training around Europe and why Claudia believes “pressure is a privilege”. Plus, Claudia's love of footy, fishing and abalone diving, her fascination with sharks, whether she could ever play AFL, and the possibility of Brisbane 2032. Listen to Dyl & Friends: ⁠🎧 Spotify⁠⁠ 🎧 Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ 🎥 YouTube⁠ Follow Dyl & Friends: ⁠📸 Instagram ⁠📱 TikTok

    Aussie rising star Claudia Hollingsworth on THAT race with Jess Hull & why she's changing events for LA 2028

  3. Sep 27

    Richard Baker on Ivan Milat, conspiracy theories & Australia's biggest unsolved crimes

    Richard Baker, one of Australia's leading investigative journalists, returns to Dyl & Friends for a deep dive into cold cases, conspiracy theories and some of Australia's biggest unsolved mysteries. Fresh off the release of ABC's Lies In Lismore and the success of Conspiracy Cabal, Richard joins Dyl to explain what happens when criminal investigations go wrong, why some murders remain unsolved for decades, and whether Australia's most notorious serial killer, Ivan Milat, may have been responsible for more deaths than the seven backpacker murders he was convicted of. The conversation then takes a turn into some of the world's most enduring conspiracy theories and mysteries, including the JFK assassination, UFOs and UAPs, the moon landing, COVID vaccine conspiracies, ancient civilisations, the pyramids and whether we're really alone in the universe. They also discuss the Maria James case, The Confession, investigative journalism, police investigations and why some of the biggest mysteries may be hiding in plain sight. In this episode:• Richard's work on Lies In Lismore and Conspiracy Cabal• The disappearance of Simone Strobel• How police investigations can develop tunnel vision• Interviewing people accused of murder• The Confession and an overturned murder conviction• The Maria James case• Why conspiracy theories fascinate us• COVID vaccine conspiracies• The moon landing and JFK assassination• UFOs, UAPs and Area 51• The Dark Forest Theory and whether we're alone• Ancient civilisations and Graham Hancock• The mystery of the pyramids• The conspiracy theories Richard finds most convincing• Whether Ivan Milat may have killed more people Check out Richard's new podcast series: Lies in Lismore And Richard's Conspiracy Cabal podcast via the links below: Spotify Apple Podcasts Listen to Dyl & Friends: ⁠🎧 Spotify⁠⁠ 🎧 Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ 🎥 YouTube⁠ Follow Dyl & Friends: ⁠📸 Instagram ⁠📱 TikTok

    Richard Baker on Ivan Milat, conspiracy theories & Australia's biggest unsolved crimes

  4. Sep 20

    How a Melbourne kid survived 10 years in the NFL | Adam Gotsis

    Adam Gotsis spent a decade in the NFL... one of the toughest achievements in professional sport. Drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2016, the Melbourne product built a 10-year career across the Broncos, Jaguars, Colts and Buccaneers, surviving the constant cycle of training camps, roster cuts, injuries and one-week contracts that end most careers long before they begin. Adam joins Dyl to explain what life in the NFL is really like: the pressure of fighting for a roster spot, how contracts and signing bonuses actually work, the reality of being cut, the teammates and quarterbacks who stood out, and the mental health challenges that came with living in one of the world's most ruthless sporting environments. A rare insight into the NFL from an Australian who lived it for 10 seasons. In this episode: Why his AFL dream ended Getting drafted by the Denver Broncos The reality of NFL roster cuts What NFL contracts are really worth The pressure of staying in the league The best players and quarterbacks he faced Which AFL players could make the NFL Life after football His mental health turning point Listen to Dyl & Friends: ⁠🎧 Spotify⁠⁠ 🎧 Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ 🎥 YouTube⁠ Follow Dyl & Friends: ⁠📸 Instagram ⁠📱 TikTok

    How a Melbourne kid survived 10 years in the NFL | Adam Gotsis

  5. Sep 13

    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

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

  6. Sep 6

    The man behind the Aussie NFL revolution | Nathan Chapman

    Nathan Chapman almost played for the Green Bay Packers. Instead, he came home and built ProKick Australia... the program that's helped transform Australian footballers into college stars and NFL punters. In this episode, Chappy joins Dyl to unpack his own journey from the Brisbane Bears, Brisbane Lions and Hawthorn, to chasing an NFL dream in America. He shares what really happened during his time with the Green Bay Packers, why his NFL career never quite materialised, and how that experience led him to create a pathway that has changed hundreds of lives. The pair also dive into the rise of Australian punters in the NFL, Michael Dickson's incredible story, the ruthless reality of professional football in America, how college scholarships work, and why more young Australians than ever are now pursuing the NFL dream. If you've ever wondered why Australians are suddenly everywhere in American football, the answer is Chappy. Listen to Dyl & Friends:🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts🎥 YouTube Follow Dyl & Friends:📸 Instagram📱 TikTok

  7. Aug 31

    How the Suns signed Gary Ablett Jnr. & footy's biggest ever deals | Scott Clayton

    Scott Clayton is an AFL kingmaker. A premiership architect, master recruiter and one of the game's most influential list managers, Scott has spent decades identifying talent, building lists and pulling off some of footy's biggest deals. From helping build the Brisbane Lions dynasty and reshaping the Western Bulldogs, to launching the Gold Coast Suns and landing Gary Ablett Jr., few people have had a bigger impact on the modern AFL landscape. He joins Dyl & Friends to lift the lid on the deals, draft picks, negotiations and recruiting philosophies that shaped an era of football, sharing untold stories from inside AFL boardrooms and trade tables. We talk: How the Gold Coast Suns pulled off the biggest signing in AFL history and landed Gary Ablett Jr. The eight-month secret deal that almost nobody knew about Why Karmichael Hunt became the biggest sports story in Australia Building AFL expansion clubs from scratch The toughest trade negotiations of his career Why he still regrets missing out on Kurt Tippett The players he knew would become stars before anyone else Draft steals, recruiting wins and the picks that got away Why Callan Ward should never have left the Western Bulldogs The one trade philosophy that guided his entire career What recruiters are really looking for when they scout young talent The hidden traits that separate AFL stars from everyone else Why some clubs consistently develop players better than others The AFL figures who changed the game behind the scenes How Tasmania should build its inaugural AFL list Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! Dyl & Friends Spotify Feed Dyl & Friends Apple Podcasts Feed

  8. Aug 24

    He saved James Hird's career... then lost seven years of memory | John Quinn

    John Quinn has worked with some of the biggest names in Australian sport. We’re talking James Hird, Kevin Sheedy and Matthew Lloyd; Nathan Cleary and the Penrith Panthers; even Cathy Freeman as Australia’s sprints & relay coach at Sydney 2000. But his most remarkable story isn't about the athletes he's coached. After helping save Hird's career following a devastating foot injury, John would later face a battle of his own, surviving a rare brain disease that stole years of his memory and changed his life forever. He joins Dyl & Friends to share lessons from a lifetime in high performance, leadership, resilience and finding out what people are truly capable of when they're pushed to their limits. We talk: The phone call from Kevin Sheedy that brought him to Essendon… despite never watching AFL How he helped James Hird return from a career-threatening navicular injury The secrets behind Essendon's famous 2000 premiership season Why Matthew Lloyd was one of the hardest workers he's ever coached The AFL players who could have become elite track athletes Working with Olympians, AFL players, NRL stars and world-class athletes What separates good athletes from great athletes The three-part framework John believes underpins every elite performer Why modern athletes train differently to previous generations The biggest mistakes everyday people make with health and fitness The illness that nearly took John's life and the years of memory he lost How surviving a brain injury changed the way he coaches… and who he coaches Learn more about or contact John Quinn here. You can check out John’s recommendations on Audible below: Triumph: The Untold Story of Jesse Owens and Hitler's Olympics by Jesse Schaap Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! Dyl & Friends Spotify Feed Dyl & Friends Apple Podcasts Feed

    He saved James Hird's career... then lost seven years of memory | John Quinn
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Dylan Buckley spent nine seasons and 41 games in the AFL. Enough time to know that life after football was coming, but not nearly enough time to feel ready for it. So he started a podcast. Dyl sits down with interesting & notable guests - athletes, entrepreneurs, creatives, anyone with a story and gets genuinely curious about their lives. Career highs and lows, mindset, identity, what actually makes people tick. Dyl's simple rule: 'Be real, be authentic, and ask the questions I wish I knew the answers to.' You don't need to know the guests before you press play. By the time the episode's done, you'll feel like you've known them for years.

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