WTF – Wests Tigers Faithful Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:41:25 +1000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2367708 en-au © 2026 WTF – Wests Tigers Faithful yes 7648a3f9-d2d9-5eef-adca-129c9d553dc7 Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord episodic false A weekly podcast for all long-suffering, overly optimistic Wests Tigers fans.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord https://storage.buzzsprout.com/3moci1u7xu1y4kpaezuojrr5i8d9?.jpg WTF – Wests Tigers Faithful WTF #061 – We're equal first, so we threw a party WTF #061 – We're equal first, so we threw a party It's a who's who of Wests Tigers-affiliated podcasters as Kelly Hollis (Hear Her Roar), The NRL Fanatic (Heart of the Jungle), Mort (Win, Learn or Draw) and Joel Helmes (Wests Tigers Podcast) join Mac and Reedie for a good old fashioned love in after Wests Tigers exorcised their three in a row demons with a classy win against the Newcastle Knights.

They talk through the season so far, their predictions for the future, preview the match against Brisbane and even Reedie gets five mins to talk thru pathways.

Easily one of our favourites ever. Enjoy!

]]> It's a who's who of Wests Tigers-affiliated podcasters as Kelly Hollis (Hear Her Roar), The NRL Fanatic (Heart of the Jungle), Mort (Win, Learn or Draw) and Joel Helmes (Wests Tigers Podcast) join Mac and Reedie for a good old fashioned love in after Wests Tigers exorcised their three in a row demons with a classy win against the Newcastle Knights.

They talk through the season so far, their predictions for the future, preview the match against Brisbane and even Reedie gets five mins to talk thru pathways.

Easily one of our favourites ever. Enjoy!

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-19019770 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +1000 4900 3 10 full false WTF #060 – Wincast 3: Return of the Jocking WTF #060 – Wincast 3: Return of the Jocking A vicious win against a spirited Parramatta outfit has the lads feeling BUOYANT. They talk thru the press' newfound positivity around the club, Wests Tigers' greatest ever prop, the upcoming match against Newcastle and end on pathways. 

Eight years since three on the bounce. Is this the week?

]]> A vicious win against a spirited Parramatta outfit has the lads feeling BUOYANT. They talk thru the press' newfound positivity around the club, Wests Tigers' greatest ever prop, the upcoming match against Newcastle and end on pathways. 

Eight years since three on the bounce. Is this the week?

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-18987943 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +1000 4030 3 9 full false WTF #059 – NZ, newfound optimism & Noah WTF #059 – NZ, newfound optimism & Noah Mac and Reedie open with a tribute to the late Noah Johannssen and remember the great man himself.

We review the Grand Final wins of both the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cup sides, lookover one of the great WT wins against the Wahs and look towards Parra before reviewing the remaining Pathways grades.

]]> Mac and Reedie open with a tribute to the late Noah Johannssen and remember the great man himself.

We review the Grand Final wins of both the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cup sides, lookover one of the great WT wins against the Wahs and look towards Parra before reviewing the remaining Pathways grades.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-18943674 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +1100 5838 3 8 full false WTF #058 – Logan Brookes + A cursed week WTF #058 – Logan Brookes + A cursed week Wests Tigers Faithful's 2026 #1 Draft Pick Logan Brookes (Deninger) joins the show in media res to chat about just about everything, namely his love of old school rap.

We review the Souths calamity, preview the upcoming Warriors calamity and dissect our pathways sides as LD and AJ Cup march toward their respective big dances.

]]> Wests Tigers Faithful's 2026 #1 Draft Pick Logan Brookes (Deninger) joins the show in media res to chat about just about everything, namely his love of old school rap.

We review the Souths calamity, preview the upcoming Warriors calamity and dissect our pathways sides as LD and AJ Cup march toward their respective big dances.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-18905525 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +1100 4126 3 7 full false WTF #057 – A maiden Win(-person)cast WTF #057 – A maiden Win(-person)cast Mac and Reedie are in the same room together for the first time recording since they got obliterated at the 2024 Wests Tigers Faithful Christmas Party.

Fair to say much has changed since then. 

They delve thru the Bronson Xerri and Scott Drinkwater links, review the Cowboys game and look to the game against Souths. Can Sunia Turuva do enough against Latrell? Will we outscore our opponents? We try to dissect.

Pathways, as always, follows. Five bloody teams to cover. Bit much, eh?

Presave 'Strangers' by Punchakoala here: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/punchakoala/strangers

]]> Mac and Reedie are in the same room together for the first time recording since they got obliterated at the 2024 Wests Tigers Faithful Christmas Party.

Fair to say much has changed since then. 

They delve thru the Bronson Xerri and Scott Drinkwater links, review the Cowboys game and look to the game against Souths. Can Sunia Turuva do enough against Latrell? Will we outscore our opponents? We try to dissect.

Pathways, as always, follows. Five bloody teams to cover. Bit much, eh?

Presave 'Strangers' by Punchakoala here: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/punchakoala/strangers

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-18877200 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +1100 3905 3 6 full false WTF #056 – It begins. WTF #056 – It begins. Nearly there.

Some contract news and views, some expansion chat way off kilter ensues, before we preview the upcoming game against the Cowboys. 

Pathways follows with a similar preview for Flegg & Cup plus a reviews of the games for SG Ball and Harold Matts, Laurie Daley and Andrew Johns Cup.

Presave 'Strangers' by Punchakoala here: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/punchakoala/strangers

]]> Nearly there.

Some contract news and views, some expansion chat way off kilter ensues, before we preview the upcoming game against the Cowboys. 

Pathways follows with a similar preview for Flegg & Cup plus a reviews of the games for SG Ball and Harold Matts, Laurie Daley and Andrew Johns Cup.

Presave 'Strangers' by Punchakoala here: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/punchakoala/strangers

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-18834820 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +1100 4384 3 5 full false WTF #055 – A (hopefully) less boring Bye Round feat. Dan Talintyre WTF #055 – A (hopefully) less boring Bye Round feat. Dan Talintyre A Bye in Round 1 (thanks PVL) means we've had to pivot, and in doing so we've come up with the idea of interviewing Reedie's boss and former Wests Tigers Media Manager, Dan Talintyre. 

DT runs us through his time at WT and how it shaped him, his time with Madge and Ivan Cleary and how he thinks the boys will fare in 2026.

Additionally, we wrap the WT Club Day that went down last weekend.

]]> A Bye in Round 1 (thanks PVL) means we've had to pivot, and in doing so we've come up with the idea of interviewing Reedie's boss and former Wests Tigers Media Manager, Dan Talintyre. 

DT runs us through his time at WT and how it shaped him, his time with Madge and Ivan Cleary and how he thinks the boys will fare in 2026.

Additionally, we wrap the WT Club Day that went down last weekend.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-18787763 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +1100 6381 3 4 full false WTF #054 – The (second) best preseason ever WTF #054 – The (second) best preseason ever Lots to discuss this week as we dissect the trial against the Panthers. Is this the year?

We preview and predict the seasons of every NRL club as well, which was fun. Mac's blind rankings are something to behold.

Pathways bringing up the rear as always.

]]> Lots to discuss this week as we dissect the trial against the Panthers. Is this the year?

We preview and predict the seasons of every NRL club as well, which was fun. Mac's blind rankings are something to behold.

Pathways bringing up the rear as always.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-18745388 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +1100 7196 3 3 full false WTF #053 – Can you call it a Wincast? WTF #053 – Can you call it a Wincast? Back again for another week as we review the trial match against the Chooks, talk tactics, player movement news & quickly dissect pathways.


End song: Dad Tan by Punchakoala

]]> Back again for another week as we review the trial match against the Chooks, talk tactics, player movement news & quickly dissect pathways.


End song: Dad Tan by Punchakoala

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-18710978 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +1100 5003 3 2 full false WTF #052 – Sorry we're late WTF #052 – Sorry we're late Hello you beautiful bastards.

We're so back.

Player movements, pathways, trial previews, standard rot chat. You know the drill.

We've missed you.

]]> Hello you beautiful bastards.

We're so back.

Player movements, pathways, trial previews, standard rot chat. You know the drill.

We've missed you.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-18668589 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +1100 5710 3 1 full false Holman Barnes give board the arse emergency pisscast Holman Barnes give board the arse emergency pisscast Title says it all. Not particularly happy. Dunno when we'll be back other then to vent.

]]> Title says it all. Not particularly happy. Dunno when we'll be back other then to vent.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-18277556 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +1100 1040 full false WTF #050 – A triumphant return WTF #050 – A triumphant return The boys are back to talk through everything that's happened since the loss to the Titans and review the 2025 season in their 50th episode. There's plenty of rust and double that in shit talk. All the best. Good to have y'all back.

]]> The boys are back to talk through everything that's happened since the loss to the Titans and review the 2025 season in their 50th episode. There's plenty of rust and double that in shit talk. All the best. Good to have y'all back.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-18227390 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +1100 5936 full false WTF #049 – A Wests Tigers Podcast & WTF collab episode WTF #049 – A Wests Tigers Podcast & WTF collab episode We told you this one was coming!

Mac and Joel Helmes run thru all the best and brightest prospects we've got running around in the pathways in this special episode. We can't thank Joel enough for his time, truly one of the greats.

Enjoy!

]]> We told you this one was coming!

Mac and Joel Helmes run thru all the best and brightest prospects we've got running around in the pathways in this special episode. We can't thank Joel enough for his time, truly one of the greats.

Enjoy!

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17830615 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +1000 3420 full false WTF #048 – The Last Ride WTF #048 – The Last Ride We're here. Round 27. We run thru the news cycle, review the Canberra game and preview our last match of the year. Pathways, as always, follows.

We're going to have a couple weeks off from here. We'll see you all after the GF!

]]> We're here. Round 27. We run thru the news cycle, review the Canberra game and preview our last match of the year. Pathways, as always, follows.

We're going to have a couple weeks off from here. We'll see you all after the GF!

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17798035 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +1000 4983 full false BONUS EPISODE – Thank you for flying with Air Tino BONUS EPISODE – Thank you for flying with Air Tino No 'WTF' episode today, instead a chat between Mac and the fabled Wests Tigers pathways player, Tino 'Air Tino' Tavana.

We'll be back Friday!

]]> No 'WTF' episode today, instead a chat between Mac and the fabled Wests Tigers pathways player, Tino 'Air Tino' Tavana.

We'll be back Friday!

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17769850 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +1000 917 full false WTF #047 – The Eighth Blunder WTF #047 – The Eighth Blunder Well, we're back.

We've been here before. We review what went down last Sunday and look to what comes next, including the match against the Raiders, stadium policy and pathways.

Enter 15wests at the checkout for 15% off @ thenonalcoholicclub.com.

]]> Well, we're back.

We've been here before. We review what went down last Sunday and look to what comes next, including the match against the Raiders, stadium policy and pathways.

Enter 15wests at the checkout for 15% off @ thenonalcoholicclub.com.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17739614 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +1000 5859 full false BONUS EPISODE – Archie Duncombe: The Crown Prince of Crookwell BONUS EPISODE – Archie Duncombe: The Crown Prince of Crookwell We're lucky enough to sit down with current Wests Magpies SG Ball Captain, Archie Duncombe, to talk all things footy and life.

We haven't heard a single bad word said about the bloke in our time, and he completely lived up to that expectation. A legend in every sense of the word.

]]> We're lucky enough to sit down with current Wests Magpies SG Ball Captain, Archie Duncombe, to talk all things footy and life.

We haven't heard a single bad word said about the bloke in our time, and he completely lived up to that expectation. A legend in every sense of the word.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17714283 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +1000 1185 full false WTF #046 – Wincast Nine featuring On The Ranch WTF #046 – Wincast Nine featuring On The Ranch A blockbuster episode as we take you through the comprehensive win against Manly, all the news surrounding WT and a match preview with the On The Ranch lads from Townsville. Pathways follow as always. Enjoy!

]]> A blockbuster episode as we take you through the comprehensive win against Manly, all the news surrounding WT and a match preview with the On The Ranch lads from Townsville. Pathways follow as always. Enjoy!

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17701398 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +1000 5338 full false WTF #045 – What Doueihi do now? WTF #045 – What Doueihi do now? A 75-minute runsheet blown out to nearly double that. Lots to discuss as you can probably tell.

Reedie's back, so there's that. We look at some good news stories about our favourite sons, the state of our squad, preview the round of footy ahead, assess our preseason pathways draft picks and finish with some Q&A. 

]]> A 75-minute runsheet blown out to nearly double that. Lots to discuss as you can probably tell.

Reedie's back, so there's that. We look at some good news stories about our favourite sons, the state of our squad, preview the round of footy ahead, assess our preseason pathways draft picks and finish with some Q&A. 

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17657867 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +1000 7948 full false WTF #044 – The Wests Tigers Faithful Khawdcast WTF #044 – The Wests Tigers Faithful Khawdcast The one you've all been waiting for.

The Khawdcast, Galvinised by a win against the gimp himself.

AI-generated songs, Dennis Burgess, Logan Deninger, Pathways. 

Begin.

]]> The one you've all been waiting for.

The Khawdcast, Galvinised by a win against the gimp himself.

AI-generated songs, Dennis Burgess, Logan Deninger, Pathways. 

Begin.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17632963 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +1000 3372 full false OLD EPISODE: WTF #043 – Mac Alone OLD EPISODE: WTF #043 – Mac Alone Mac's first of two podcasts on his lonesome sees him review the tragic Penrith game and preview what was quite the match against the Dogs. No doubt his predictions for that Canterbury game were not befitting of what transpired on that incredible day.

Pathways analysis also included!

]]> Mac's first of two podcasts on his lonesome sees him review the tragic Penrith game and preview what was quite the match against the Dogs. No doubt his predictions for that Canterbury game were not befitting of what transpired on that incredible day.

Pathways analysis also included!

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17632910 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +1000 2951 full false WTF #042 – A long-winded Wincast® WTF #042 – A long-winded Wincast® Wincast 7® for 2025.

Pathways comes first this week before we talk through some squad movements and the game against the Titans, the Flegg, NRLW and Cup games and some Q&A which was interrupted by some breaking news. 

Might be best to listen to this one in parts, just quietly.

]]> Wincast 7® for 2025.

Pathways comes first this week before we talk through some squad movements and the game against the Titans, the Flegg, NRLW and Cup games and some Q&A which was interrupted by some breaking news. 

Might be best to listen to this one in parts, just quietly.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17548732 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +1000 6849 full false WTF #041 – Another TLT Rotcast WTF #041 – Another TLT Rotcast Join us as we lament yet another week where we lost in every single grade. Discuss the future of the Wests Tigers. Adam D at 13. Wowee let's gooo.


]]> Join us as we lament yet another week where we lost in every single grade. Discuss the future of the Wests Tigers. Adam D at 13. Wowee let's gooo.


]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17519125 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +1000 6255 full false WTF #040 – Get a dog up ya Uncle Nick WTF #040 – Get a dog up ya Uncle Nick Wincast six of 2025.

Win(cast)s in all three grades.

Much to discuss.

Let's begin.

]]> Wincast six of 2025.

Win(cast)s in all three grades.

Much to discuss.

Let's begin.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17473967 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +1000 6149 full false WTF #039 – The Pit of Despair 2 WTF #039 – The Pit of Despair 2 It just keeps getting worse.

Philosophical chat ensues.

To hear our funeral service for Tallyn's beautiful eyebrows, head to our YouTube live.

]]> It just keeps getting worse.

Philosophical chat ensues.

To hear our funeral service for Tallyn's beautiful eyebrows, head to our YouTube live.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17440335 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +1000 4953 full false WTF #038 – The Pit of Despair WTF #038 – The Pit of Despair Five straight losses on the bounces has led us into the pit of despair... Or has it? 


We talk all things TDS, Benji's coaching future and our game against Canberra, before previewing the upcoming Manly fixture. Pathways and a Q&A session, as always, wraps the show.

]]> Five straight losses on the bounces has led us into the pit of despair... Or has it? 


We talk all things TDS, Benji's coaching future and our game against Canberra, before previewing the upcoming Manly fixture. Pathways and a Q&A session, as always, wraps the show.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17393481 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +1000 4896 full false WTF #036 – Many rant WTF #036 – Many rant A passionate Wests Tigers Faithful episode ensues following the loss to Penrith. We chat Kai Pearce-Paul, Taylan May, Adam Reynolds, our pathways and, of course, the officials.

]]> A passionate Wests Tigers Faithful episode ensues following the loss to Penrith. We chat Kai Pearce-Paul, Taylan May, Adam Reynolds, our pathways and, of course, the officials.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17316171 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +1000 6168 full false WTF #035 – Too many 12-man stints WTF #035 – Too many 12-man stints A third successive loss and Benji Marshall's future define much of this episode, before a pleasantly in-depth analysis of NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg's matches over the weekend. A Q&A with those watching on live follows!

]]> A third successive loss and Benji Marshall's future define much of this episode, before a pleasantly in-depth analysis of NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg's matches over the weekend. A Q&A with those watching on live follows!

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17277408 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +1000 5332 full false WTF #034 – We beat the bye, bye bye Galvin WTF #034 – We beat the bye, bye bye Galvin Despite what Reedie says, this is our 34th episode. 

We try and get the Galvin chat out of the way early, preview the Cowboys match, review the Flegg boys' win in Fiji and then have an extensive Q&A with those in the live chat that boils over into complete and utter nonsense. Enjoy!

]]> Despite what Reedie says, this is our 34th episode. 

We try and get the Galvin chat out of the way early, preview the Cowboys match, review the Flegg boys' win in Fiji and then have an extensive Q&A with those in the live chat that boils over into complete and utter nonsense. Enjoy!

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17237094 Wed, 28 May 2025 09:00:00 +1000 5262 full false WTF #033 – The quintessential mid-season review WTF #033 – The quintessential mid-season review After complaining about WT's Origin curse, the boys process some stats that tell the story of our season so far and give their conclusions on where we're at.

Mac watched Cup for the first time in weeks, so we talk about that. We also talk about that loss to Souths.

]]> After complaining about WT's Origin curse, the boys process some stats that tell the story of our season so far and give their conclusions on where we're at.

Mac watched Cup for the first time in weeks, so we talk about that. We also talk about that loss to Souths.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17195163 Tue, 20 May 2025 20:00:00 +1000 4300 full false WTF #032 – The Rotcast WTF #032 – The Rotcast 64-blot. Yuck. We review the game, argue about player development, have a group therapy session with those tuning in live and then preview the Souths game. We may be far too optimistic by the end of it, but it is the way of a Tigers fan. Pathways is brief this week. 

]]> 64-blot. Yuck. We review the game, argue about player development, have a group therapy session with those tuning in live and then preview the Souths game. We may be far too optimistic by the end of it, but it is the way of a Tigers fan. Pathways is brief this week. 

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17155106 Wed, 14 May 2025 09:00:00 +1000 5497 full false WTF #031 – Wincast® Five WTF #031 – Wincast® Five We've won 2 in a row, confidence high... real Tigers fans know we're gonna die.

Or will we?

Review, preview, pathways. You know the drill.

Head to our YouTube to hear Reedie do a Q&A before the pod.

]]> We've won 2 in a row, confidence high... real Tigers fans know we're gonna die.

Or will we?

Review, preview, pathways. You know the drill.

Head to our YouTube to hear Reedie do a Q&A before the pod.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17115548 Wed, 07 May 2025 21:00:00 +1000 2764 full false OLD EPISODE: WTF #029 – An unhappy Easter Monday OLD EPISODE: WTF #029 – An unhappy Easter Monday Apologies to the streaming crowd, here's last week's episode discussing the loss v Parra backdated.

]]> Apologies to the streaming crowd, here's last week's episode discussing the loss v Parra backdated.

]]> Buzzsprout-17075507 Thu, 01 May 2025 10:00:00 +1000 5784 full false WTF #030 – Wincast 4: The Magic of the Eighth WTF #030 – Wincast 4: The Magic of the Eighth Not much else to say. A well-earned win built on effort and desire.

We wrap the Cronulla game, preview Magic Round and (briefly) discuss pathways.

]]> Not much else to say. A well-earned win built on effort and desire.

We wrap the Cronulla game, preview Magic Round and (briefly) discuss pathways.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-17075461 Thu, 01 May 2025 08:00:00 +1000 4850 full false WTF 14/4 Emergency Bulletin: Gone Galvin & DCE Rumour WTF 14/4 Emergency Bulletin: Gone Galvin & DCE Rumour A replay of what went down on Monday 14/4 at 4pm.

]]> A replay of what went down on Monday 14/4 at 4pm.

]]> Buzzsprout-16986374 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +1000 2134 full false WTF #028 – Galvinised by an ugly win(cast) WTF #028 – Galvinised by an ugly win(cast) Continuing on from the day previous' proceedings, Mac and Reedie discuss Lachlan Galvin and Isaac Moses' motivations for wanting out of Bunji's Rivolushin.

We also dissect a very ugly win against Newy in Newy and look ahead to Easter Monday.

]]> Continuing on from the day previous' proceedings, Mac and Reedie discuss Lachlan Galvin and Isaac Moses' motivations for wanting out of Bunji's Rivolushin.

We also dissect a very ugly win against Newy in Newy and look ahead to Easter Monday.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-16986356 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +1000 4134 2 11 full false WTF #027 – We streakin' WTF #027 – We streakin' We review a rather interesting match against the Broncos and discuss what went wrong and what surprisingly went right.

A preview of the upcoming Knights game ensues as well as a comprehensive pathways wrap-up.

]]> We review a rather interesting match against the Broncos and discuss what went wrong and what surprisingly went right.

A preview of the upcoming Knights game ensues as well as a comprehensive pathways wrap-up.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-16941986 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +1000 5418 2 10 full false WTF #026 – Waaaah! WTF #026 – Waaaah! Title says it all. We lament the week that was for Wests Tigers, the mixed results of their pathways sides and discuss the rumoured contract offer put to one Lachlan Galvin.

]]> Title says it all. We lament the week that was for Wests Tigers, the mixed results of their pathways sides and discuss the rumoured contract offer put to one Lachlan Galvin.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-16907201 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +1100 4215 2 9 full false WTF #025 – A second successive Wincast. WTF #025 – A second successive Wincast. It does exactly as it says on the tin. We review and preview every single Wests Tigers-affiliated grade heading into a Round 4 clash against NZ we're cautiously optimistic for.

Wishing the Laurie Daley Cup boys good luck in their GF this weekend.

]]> It does exactly as it says on the tin. We review and preview every single Wests Tigers-affiliated grade heading into a Round 4 clash against NZ we're cautiously optimistic for.

Wishing the Laurie Daley Cup boys good luck in their GF this weekend.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-16867282 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +1100 3961 2 8 full false WTF #024 – Our first* 2025 Wincast WTF #024 – Our first* 2025 Wincast Despite the doubts, nerves and uncertainty in the lead-up, the Wests Tigers did what they usually cannot, and won a game they were expected to win.

Reedie and Mac dive deep into the game and discuss what take a long lens to some bigger questions, before previewing the game against the Dolphins this Saturday.

There's also a comprehensive reserve grade wrap. Comprehensive is probably an understatement.

]]> Despite the doubts, nerves and uncertainty in the lead-up, the Wests Tigers did what they usually cannot, and won a game they were expected to win.

Reedie and Mac dive deep into the game and discuss what take a long lens to some bigger questions, before previewing the game against the Dolphins this Saturday.

There's also a comprehensive reserve grade wrap. Comprehensive is probably an understatement.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-16819771 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +1100 5115 2 7 full false WTF #023 – Is this... is this what hope feels like? WTF #023 – Is this... is this what hope feels like? Reedie is joined by Smelma Bouvier (lung biscuit connoisseur, Joe McCord) to review our Round 1 game against the Knights.

Were we that bad? Were we really any good? We don't know, but we try to come to a conclusion. 

Reedie didn't want to talk about Lachlan Galvin, but Mac did, so we did that too. We also preview the game against the Eels (danger) and wrap five pathways grades.

]]> Reedie is joined by Smelma Bouvier (lung biscuit connoisseur, Joe McCord) to review our Round 1 game against the Knights.

Were we that bad? Were we really any good? We don't know, but we try to come to a conclusion. 

Reedie didn't want to talk about Lachlan Galvin, but Mac did, so we did that too. We also preview the game against the Eels (danger) and wrap five pathways grades.

]]> Buzzsprout-16789598 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +1100 4042 2 6 full false WTF #022 – Showtime. WTF #022 – Showtime. It's in the title. Round 1 is here. We run thru the teamlist, preview the game v the Knights, talk about Benji Marshall: The Coach, review Junior Reps and talk about every side in the league to finish.

Two more sleeps.

Apologies for the end there. You can blame Mac for that one.

]]> It's in the title. Round 1 is here. We run thru the teamlist, preview the game v the Knights, talk about Benji Marshall: The Coach, review Junior Reps and talk about every side in the league to finish.

Two more sleeps.

Apologies for the end there. You can blame Mac for that one.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-16738304 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +1100 6891 2 5 full false WTF #021 – The pre-eminent pre-season review WTF #021 – The pre-eminent pre-season review Wests Tigers Faithful returns after a week-long hiatus to deliver a spellbinding review on both first grade trials and tries to determine Wests Tigers' playstyle going into the 2025 season. We also look at some Players in Focus, review Junior Reps and provide some brief season previews for each of the teams currently in Sin City.

]]> Wests Tigers Faithful returns after a week-long hiatus to deliver a spellbinding review on both first grade trials and tries to determine Wests Tigers' playstyle going into the 2025 season. We also look at some Players in Focus, review Junior Reps and provide some brief season previews for each of the teams currently in Sin City.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-16702547 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +1100 5717 2 4 full false WTF #020 – Getting hectic with the Johannssen's | Trial 1 team list | Junior Reps R2 review WTF #020 – Getting hectic with the Johannssen's | Trial 1 team list | Junior Reps R2 review We sit down with two of our favourites, Tim and Noah Johannssen, about life inside and outside the system that is Wests Tigers.

Benji's given us his first team list of the year to review as we preview Trial 1 against the Dogs, and we give the run-down on our Pathways sides and their efforts from the week previous.

]]> We sit down with two of our favourites, Tim and Noah Johannssen, about life inside and outside the system that is Wests Tigers.

Benji's given us his first team list of the year to review as we preview Trial 1 against the Dogs, and we give the run-down on our Pathways sides and their efforts from the week previous.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-16614825 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +1100 5080 2 3 full false WTF #019 – An evening with Shannon Gallant | Junior Reps Round 1 review WTF #019 – An evening with Shannon Gallant | Junior Reps Round 1 review Providing unfettered access to Wests Tigers apologists the world over, Joe McCord and Jarrod Reedie have the pleasure of hosting Wests Tigers Player #112 and club Pathways & Recruitment Manager, Shannon Gallant, who provides us with some incredible insights into the world of junior representative football.

We also review the week that was for our Harold Matts and SG Ball sides.

]]> Providing unfettered access to Wests Tigers apologists the world over, Joe McCord and Jarrod Reedie have the pleasure of hosting Wests Tigers Player #112 and club Pathways & Recruitment Manager, Shannon Gallant, who provides us with some incredible insights into the world of junior representative football.

We also review the week that was for our Harold Matts and SG Ball sides.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-16559520 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +1100 3429 2 2 full false WTF #018 – An exercise in blowing out cobwebs | Mitchell Tyler interview WTF #018 – An exercise in blowing out cobwebs | Mitchell Tyler interview Like a front rower in Fat Club during the first week of November, we're rusty and we've sunk too much piss, but we're so back.

This episode is saved by an interview with Wests SG Ball Assistant Coach, Mitchell Tyler, who gives us some insight on a special playing group ahead of season 2025.

We also dissect everything that happened while we were gone, give unwarranted opinions on many talking points above our paygrade and explore the futures of our State Cup, Jersey Flegg, SG Ball and Harold Matthews teams, with the latter two kicking off their campaigns this weekend.

]]> Like a front rower in Fat Club during the first week of November, we're rusty and we've sunk too much piss, but we're so back.

This episode is saved by an interview with Wests SG Ball Assistant Coach, Mitchell Tyler, who gives us some insight on a special playing group ahead of season 2025.

We also dissect everything that happened while we were gone, give unwarranted opinions on many talking points above our paygrade and explore the futures of our State Cup, Jersey Flegg, SG Ball and Harold Matthews teams, with the latter two kicking off their campaigns this weekend.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-16531193 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +1100 5882 2 1 full false WTF #017 – The Wests Tigers Faithful Christmas Party WTF #017 – The Wests Tigers Faithful Christmas Party Silly season is in full swing evidenced by the fact the lads are recording in person for the first time, hosted by The Edinburgh Castle in the centre of the greatest city in the world.

A review of the news cycle evolves into a business-esque SWOT analysis of Wests Tigers and a handful of their competition counterparts.

2024 has been a ride. Thank you to everyone who jumped in and played a part. See y'all in 2025. Have a safe and happy holiday season.

Disclaimer: Little bit more explicit language than usual.

]]> Silly season is in full swing evidenced by the fact the lads are recording in person for the first time, hosted by The Edinburgh Castle in the centre of the greatest city in the world.

A review of the news cycle evolves into a business-esque SWOT analysis of Wests Tigers and a handful of their competition counterparts.

2024 has been a ride. Thank you to everyone who jumped in and played a part. See y'all in 2025. Have a safe and happy holiday season.

Disclaimer: Little bit more explicit language than usual.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-16252662 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +1100 5079 1 17 full false WTF #016 – 2026 Free Agency Deep Dive WTF #016 – 2026 Free Agency Deep Dive The prodigal son returns as Mac's back on the mic, mercilessly turfing Reedie's dad back to listenership.

He gives us his thoughts on Terrell May, Fonua Pole and the draw before we talk new jerseys, new sponsors and finally a comprehensive exploration of Wests Tigers' roster, salary cap and positions of interest for the 2026 season.

Powered by Pinch Payments. Who else?

]]> The prodigal son returns as Mac's back on the mic, mercilessly turfing Reedie's dad back to listenership.

He gives us his thoughts on Terrell May, Fonua Pole and the draw before we talk new jerseys, new sponsors and finally a comprehensive exploration of Wests Tigers' roster, salary cap and positions of interest for the 2026 season.

Powered by Pinch Payments. Who else?

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-16188496 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +1100 4136 1 16 full false WTF #015 – No toilers, the draw and Reedie's dad! WTF #015 – No toilers, the draw and Reedie's dad! In what was probably the biggest week in Wests Tigers folklore since we launched the podcast, Reedie flies solo (for the majority of the episode) to talk thru Terrell May's signing, the retention of Fonua Pole and Sione Fainu, plus the draw.

The last few minutes features special guest and good friend of the show, Clayton Reedie.

And shoutout Pinch!

]]> In what was probably the biggest week in Wests Tigers folklore since we launched the podcast, Reedie flies solo (for the majority of the episode) to talk thru Terrell May's signing, the retention of Fonua Pole and Sione Fainu, plus the draw.

The last few minutes features special guest and good friend of the show, Clayton Reedie.

And shoutout Pinch!

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-16152728 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +1100 3953 1 15 full false WTF #014 – A Pathways Parable WTF #014 – A Pathways Parable Mac and Reedie begin with the breach notices for the Fat Five before discussing the allegedly successful meeting between Wests Tigers powerbrokers and Terrell May.

The episode then morphs into a fully fledged pathways discussion that encompasses NSW Cup, Jersey Flegg, SG Ball and Harold Matts. Our very uninformed opinions and clear bias shine through even more than usual.

This is the part of the description where we thank the all conquering Pinch Payments. Thanks, Pinch!

]]> Mac and Reedie begin with the breach notices for the Fat Five before discussing the allegedly successful meeting between Wests Tigers powerbrokers and Terrell May.

The episode then morphs into a fully fledged pathways discussion that encompasses NSW Cup, Jersey Flegg, SG Ball and Harold Matts. Our very uninformed opinions and clear bias shine through even more than usual.

This is the part of the description where we thank the all conquering Pinch Payments. Thanks, Pinch!

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-16104683 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +1100 5258 1 14 full false WTF #013 – The New Blood WTF #013 – The New Blood While the rooks get down to training, Reedie and Mac discuss the efforts of our new recruits in 2024, where they fit in the jigsaw that is Wests Tigers, and where the ceiling is at this current time.

We also talk new training kit and wrongness of head amongst some of our younger stars among other things.

Shoutout Pinch Payments!

]]> While the rooks get down to training, Reedie and Mac discuss the efforts of our new recruits in 2024, where they fit in the jigsaw that is Wests Tigers, and where the ceiling is at this current time.

We also talk new training kit and wrongness of head amongst some of our younger stars among other things.

Shoutout Pinch Payments!

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-16057623 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +1100 6217 1 13 full false WTF #012 – 2024 Season Review Part 4: The Spine WTF #012 – 2024 Season Review Part 4: The Spine Happy NRL New Year.

We get right into the weeds of our spine players this year, and remind everyone that we were aware of just how good Lachlan Galvin was as a schoolboy.

The boys celebrate the death of the Lee Hagipantelis era and the birth of the Jarome Luai era. Also talk Terrell May and Kobe Hetherington, plus the finalising of our top 30, which had a couple suprises.

]]> Happy NRL New Year.

We get right into the weeds of our spine players this year, and remind everyone that we were aware of just how good Lachlan Galvin was as a schoolboy.

The boys celebrate the death of the Lee Hagipantelis era and the birth of the Jarome Luai era. Also talk Terrell May and Kobe Hetherington, plus the finalising of our top 30, which had a couple suprises.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-16033978 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +1100 4516 1 12 full false WTF #011 – 2024 Season Review Part 3: The Fairies (Continued) WTF #011 – 2024 Season Review Part 3: The Fairies (Continued) Sorry we're late!

We continue our deep dive into the season, where we review the "current" outside backs in our squad and look at what's to come. 

We also talk the development list, John Bateman (hopefully) to Manly and the bowel troubles of one Charlie Staines.

Today's episode is powered by the all conquering Pinch Payments. 

]]> Sorry we're late!

We continue our deep dive into the season, where we review the "current" outside backs in our squad and look at what's to come. 

We also talk the development list, John Bateman (hopefully) to Manly and the bowel troubles of one Charlie Staines.

Today's episode is powered by the all conquering Pinch Payments. 

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-15983127 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:00:00 +1100 3791 1 11 full false WTF #010 – 2024 Season Review Part 3: The Fairies WTF #010 – 2024 Season Review Part 3: The Fairies As we reach double figures, Mac and Reedie take a deep dive into the departing and rookie outside backs that took the field for the wonderful (woeful) Wests Tigers in 2024. We also talk breaking news on Adam Doueihi and the ironically titled Awards Night and its subsequent departures list.

Same as last week, this is the first instalment of this positional group, with part two to come on Friday.

This week's episode is powered by Pinch Payments.

]]> As we reach double figures, Mac and Reedie take a deep dive into the departing and rookie outside backs that took the field for the wonderful (woeful) Wests Tigers in 2024. We also talk breaking news on Adam Doueihi and the ironically titled Awards Night and its subsequent departures list.

Same as last week, this is the first instalment of this positional group, with part two to come on Friday.

This week's episode is powered by Pinch Payments.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-15935933 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:00:00 +1100 2786 1 10 full false WTF #009 – 2024 Season Review Part 2: The Pigs (Continued) WTF #009 – 2024 Season Review Part 2: The Pigs (Continued) We crack on with the remaining reviews for our current players plus some assessments of our rookies that will pack the scrum in 2024 and beyond for WT.

We also try to answer some difficult questions around whether the pack can improve enough to see the Tiges rocket up the table.

]]> We crack on with the remaining reviews for our current players plus some assessments of our rookies that will pack the scrum in 2024 and beyond for WT.

We also try to answer some difficult questions around whether the pack can improve enough to see the Tiges rocket up the table.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-15906253 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +1100 3140 1 9 full false WTF #008 – 2024 Season Review Part 2: The Pigs WTF #008 – 2024 Season Review Part 2: The Pigs A comprehensive review into our forwards has commenced, building on the statistical analysis of last week. We also chat long weekend, Grand Final, exotic craft beer, Heamasi Makasini and have some stupidly biased and outlandish claims on some of the forwards at Benji Marshall's disposal.

NOTE: This is the first of two part of reviewing the pigs. Part two to come on Friday!

]]> A comprehensive review into our forwards has commenced, building on the statistical analysis of last week. We also chat long weekend, Grand Final, exotic craft beer, Heamasi Makasini and have some stupidly biased and outlandish claims on some of the forwards at Benji Marshall's disposal.

NOTE: This is the first of two part of reviewing the pigs. Part two to come on Friday!

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-15895208 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +1100 4119 1 8 full false WTF #007 – 2024 Season Review Part 1: The Team WTF #007 – 2024 Season Review Part 1: The Team Aaaand we're back!

Apologies it's been so long. Between Reedman's Euro Summer and the Joe McCord Domestic Drinking Tour we've been far too busy to worry about the league's poverty franchise... until now!

Introducing Part One of our end-of-year review, commencing with the team and coaches. General small talk evolves into full blown stupidly complicated statistical analysis, followed by a look at each quarter of the season. We also have some big philosophical questions and talk a little about the upcoming Granny.

We promise we're back for good. Thanks so much to our listeners and Pinch Payments for powering today's podcast.

]]> Aaaand we're back!

Apologies it's been so long. Between Reedman's Euro Summer and the Joe McCord Domestic Drinking Tour we've been far too busy to worry about the league's poverty franchise... until now!

Introducing Part One of our end-of-year review, commencing with the team and coaches. General small talk evolves into full blown stupidly complicated statistical analysis, followed by a look at each quarter of the season. We also have some big philosophical questions and talk a little about the upcoming Granny.

We promise we're back for good. Thanks so much to our listeners and Pinch Payments for powering today's podcast.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-15855223 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:00:00 +1000 5977 1 7 full false WTF #006 - Wincast #2 Exorcising the Canberra and Cambo Hoodoo WTF #006 - Wincast #2 Exorcising the Canberra and Cambo Hoodoo We are once again joined by Nick the New Oracle who predicted we'd beat Canberra at Cambo with Lachlan Galvin starring to see if we can get him to manifest us another hoodoo beating victory this Sunday against the Roosters... plus we review the game, preview the next one, talk about Jordan Miller and Tim Johannssen and other nerdy stuff only Wests Tigers fans will ever care about.

]]> We are once again joined by Nick the New Oracle who predicted we'd beat Canberra at Cambo with Lachlan Galvin starring to see if we can get him to manifest us another hoodoo beating victory this Sunday against the Roosters... plus we review the game, preview the next one, talk about Jordan Miller and Tim Johannssen and other nerdy stuff only Wests Tigers fans will ever care about.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-15313952 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +1000 3177 1 6 full false WTF #005 WTF #005 Oh my word we won an actual footy game!!! 

Join the Faithful as we discuss this historic victory as the youngest team in the history of sport conquered the mighty Gold Coast Titans at Leichhardt. All that plus a special NRL edition of #MillerWatch this week!

]]> Oh my word we won an actual footy game!!! 

Join the Faithful as we discuss this historic victory as the youngest team in the history of sport conquered the mighty Gold Coast Titans at Leichhardt. All that plus a special NRL edition of #MillerWatch this week!

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-15280495 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +1000 3937 1 5 full false WTF #004 WTF #004 A car crash begins this week's proceedings of Wests Tigers Faithless as we ask the question like we have so many times before: Is this rock bottom?

There's much to discuss. Galvin and Moses, Richo and Chammas, 44 points conceded in 40 minutes, a rather interesting teamlist, plus our weekly pathways wrap. Reedie also signs off before he ditches us all to live it up in the Mediterranean for five weeks.

Disclaimer: We recorded before it was announced Jordan Miller (!) would be making his debut. We apologise for the collective lack of excitement.

]]> A car crash begins this week's proceedings of Wests Tigers Faithless as we ask the question like we have so many times before: Is this rock bottom?

There's much to discuss. Galvin and Moses, Richo and Chammas, 44 points conceded in 40 minutes, a rather interesting teamlist, plus our weekly pathways wrap. Reedie also signs off before he ditches us all to live it up in the Mediterranean for five weeks.

Disclaimer: We recorded before it was announced Jordan Miller (!) would be making his debut. We apologise for the collective lack of excitement.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-15236507 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +1000 4003 1 4 full false WTF #003 WTF #003 A predictably Wests Tigers-less State of Origin is upon us, so the boys give their unsolicited predictions on what's about to go down just hours before kickoff. Jake Simpkin has gone to join Isaac Moses' Manly Sea Eagles, Stefano's about to head to market and we preview Round 14 against the Dargons (Staines in the centres?!). Navren Willett-sized pathways wrap finishes this week's proceedings.

]]> A predictably Wests Tigers-less State of Origin is upon us, so the boys give their unsolicited predictions on what's about to go down just hours before kickoff. Jake Simpkin has gone to join Isaac Moses' Manly Sea Eagles, Stefano's about to head to market and we preview Round 14 against the Dargons (Staines in the centres?!). Navren Willett-sized pathways wrap finishes this week's proceedings.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-15196623 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:00:00 +1000 3447 1 3 full false WTF #002 WTF #002 Our second episode sees us discuss Benji Marshall's escape to Oceania to work on his handicap, review the latest visit to the Bermuda Triangle, aka Townsville, and go on something of a deep dive into our squad for 2025. We take a look at what's in the news (over to you, Buzz), while a more extensive pathways wrap up concludes proceedings.

]]> Our second episode sees us discuss Benji Marshall's escape to Oceania to work on his handicap, review the latest visit to the Bermuda Triangle, aka Townsville, and go on something of a deep dive into our squad for 2025. We take a look at what's in the news (over to you, Buzz), while a more extensive pathways wrap up concludes proceedings.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Joe McCord Buzzsprout-15155974 Wed, 29 May 2024 20:00:00 +1000 3997 1 2 full false WTF #001 WTF #001 In our inaugural episode, Mac and Reedie gloat about themselves, tell everyone why they've decided to bloat the WT podcast market even further and even have the hide to outline their goals and aspirations. They also get down to reviewing the all-too-familiar loss in the Dolphins game and look towards Townsville and the North Queensland Cowboys. Plus the inaugural Jordan Miller Watch segment and a look at what's in the news.

]]> In our inaugural episode, Mac and Reedie gloat about themselves, tell everyone why they've decided to bloat the WT podcast market even further and even have the hide to outline their goals and aspirations. They also get down to reviewing the all-too-familiar loss in the Dolphins game and look towards Townsville and the North Queensland Cowboys. Plus the inaugural Jordan Miller Watch segment and a look at what's in the news.

]]> Jarrod Reedie, Jo McCord Buzzsprout-15124127 Fri, 24 May 2024 12:00:00 +1000 2321 1 1 full true