
Talking Tigers, the Official Richmond podcast
The official podcast of the Richmond Football Club, starring Richmond icon and multi-media megastar, Matthew Richardson, with co-hosts resident Club journalist/Tiger 'tragic', Tony Greenberg and long-time Tiger member/VFL insider Brenton 'Manfred' Mann
Latest episodes

May 20, 2025 • 1h 2min
Talking Tigers: Episode 16
Richmond Media 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 theIndigenous 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, there are plenty of plaudits for talented Tiger cubs Sam Lalor, Seth Campbell, Sam Banks and Kane McAuliffe, plus experienced guns Toby Nankervis, Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper, following their performances in the Round 10 clash with North Melbourne. The “60 Years of MCG Memories” segment focuses on Maurice Rioli’s brilliant, Norm Smith Medal-winning performance in the 1982 Grand Final. And in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett highlights another Richmond competition first back in the 1977 season. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear this week’s episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 2025 • 55min
Talking Tigers: Episode 15
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 about that, too. Also, in this week’s show, there is plenty on Richmond’s thrilling victory over West Coast at the MCG last Sunday. The “60 Years of MCG Memories” segment looks at a stunning upset win by the Tigers in 1991. And in “Hidden Tigerland” club historian Rhett Bartlett highlights the decision by the VFL in 1966 to strip the Club’s reserves and under 19s of premiership points for playing an unregistered player. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear this bumper episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 2025 • 54min
Talking Tigers: Episode 14
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 “Broady’s Zingers”, featuring another exciting, young Richmond prospect in Josh Smillie. The “60 Years at the MCG” segment focuses on the sensational finish to the Tigers’ match against Sydney in Round 8 of the 2016 season. And, in the popular, new “Hidden Tigerland” segment, the Club’s historian Rhett Bartlett highlights the day Don Bradman was on fire at Punt Road Oval. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear this week’s show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 2025 • 53min
Talking Tigers: Episode 13
Veteran 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 Rhett Bartlett reveals the particularly unusual gift a pair of Tigers received for their efforts in the 1947 semi-final. And continuing TT’s recent West Indian cricketers’ theme, ‘Greeners’ has compiled a quirky team of Windies/Tigers. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 2025 • 54min
Talking Tigers: Episode 12
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. Also on this week’s show, the “60 Years of MCG Memories” features the original Anzac Day blockbuster back in 1977 between Richmond and Collingwood. And the “Going up the Country” segment focuses on a tiny Victorian town that produced a star Jack Dyer Medallist. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 2025 • 57min
Talking Tigers: 400th Episode!
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 of young gun backs Tom Brown and Luke Trainor following their breakout performances against Fremantle at Barossa Park last Sunday. The “60 Years of MCG Memories” segment focuses on Jimmy Jess’ magnificent, match-winning exploits on Easter Monday, 1977. And a Richmond ‘Immortal’ kicks off TT’s 400th-episode milestone with his quirky take on the podcast’s enormous success throughout the years. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 8, 2025 • 1h
Talking Tigers: Episode 10
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 TT team waxing lyrical about his superb performance against reigning premier Brisbane last Saturday, and Nathan Broad interviewing him in the popular “Broady’s Zingers” segment. In “60 Years of MCG Memories”, TT’s own Richo features, with the day he kicked an AFL career-high 10 goals against the Western Bulldogs. And there’s an amusing, unintended, West Indian cricket flavour throughout the show. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 1, 2025 • 49min
Talking Tigers: Episode 9
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 history. And “Going up the Country” features a small Victorian town that was the home of a recent Richmond premiership hero. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear the latest episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 2025 • 59min
Talking Tigers: Episode 8
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 kicking skills, and his hobby away from football. Also on this week’s show, the TT team take the positives out of the Round 2 loss to Port Adelaide. And, in “60 Years of MCG Memories”, the spotlight is on one of the most highly-publicised and anticipated player debuts in Richmond history, which took place in Round 2 of the 1966 season. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear the latest episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 2025 • 55min
Talking Tigers: Episode 7
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’ inspirational leadership and Seth Campbell’s brilliant goal and subsequent extraordinary on-field celebration. Also on this week’s show, the ’60 Years of MCG Memories’ segment focuses on a game in 1988 that was eerily similar to last Thursday night’s encounter. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear the latest episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.