Talking Tigers, the Official Richmond podcast

On the latest episode of Talking Tigers, there is a strong push for Richmond star defender Nick Vlastuin to receive an inaugural All-Australian blazer this year. The TT team present a compelling case for Vlastuin’s selection in the 2025 All-Australian team given his excellent form throughout the season, culminating in an outstanding performance against Collingwood at the MCG last Sunday with some AFL career-high, key statistical numbers for him. Also on this week’s show, there is plenty of excitement expressed about highly-talented Tiger teenager Taj Hotton. Another Richmond young gun in Harry Armstrong features in the final “Broady’s Zingers” for the year. The popular “60 Years of MCG Memories” focuses on a sensational goalkicking display by a top Tiger of the 1980s, who was not renowned for scoring goals. While in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett has the details of a daredevil stunt that took place on the Punt Road Oval in 1980 which, had it gone wrong, would have cost Richmond the premiership that year. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a massive episode of Talking Tigers this week. Richmond’s premier podcast delivered a live show before a packed audience in the Maurice Rioli Centre at the Swinburne Centre, with special guests senior coach Adem Yze, player cult hero Mykelti Lefau and AFLW star Sarah Hosking. There is so much in those interviews to keep TT’s legion of listeners totally absorbed. And all the regular TT segments feature as well . . . “Going up the Country” looks at a Victorian town that produced a top-class, ball-magnet, small Richmond midfielder. In “60 Years of MCG Memories”, the focus is on the Tigers’ glorious, drought-breaking 2017 Grand Final triumph. While in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett highlights some truly unique events that took place at Punt Road Oval in the past. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taj Hotton’s exciting AFL debut with Richmond is front and centre on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. The TT panel sing the praises of the talented teenager for what he produced first-up at the game’s highest level against Essendon under the MCG lights last Saturday night. They also pay tribute to another Tiger cub in Luke Trainor following his long-awaited AFL Rising Star nomination. And there’s plenty of positivity around the performances of other Tigers in the clash with the Bombers – 250-game milestone man Nick Vlastuin, Tim Taranto, Jacob Hopper, Toby Nankervis, Ben Miller, Tylar Young, Jayden Short, Tom Brown, Sam Banks, Jack Ross and Jonty Faull. The “Going up the Country” segment features a small South Australian town where a popular, dual Richmond premiership player lived after emigrating from England. “60 Years of MCG Memories” highlights one of the most brilliant quarters of football produced by a player in the Tigers’ history. While, in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett details a remarkable match in Richmond’s VFA days. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest episode of Talking Tigers pays special tribute to triple Richmond premiership star defender Nick Vlastuin in the lead-up to his 250-game milestone against Essendon at the MCG on Saturday night. Richmond great Matthew Richardson provides an insight into what has made Vlastuin one of the competition’s elite backmen and such a pivotal member of the Tigers’ line-up. Also, on a huge show this week, the TT team commemorate the Tigerland life and times of highly-successful former club president Ian Wilson. Exciting Tiger teenager Taj Hotton is put under the microscope by Nathan Broad in “Broady’s Zingers”. “Going up the Country” focuses on a Victorian town in the Yarra Ranges that produced a rugged Richmond cult figure. And, in “60 Years of MCG Memories”, the Tigers’ fantastic, fighting win in the 1995 semi-final against Essendon takes centre stage. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest episode of Talking Tigers focuses on the individual positives from Richmond’s Round 16 clash with Adelaide . . . Sam Banks going from strength to strength in his rebounding role off the half-back line. Jasper Alger showing plenty of promise up forward in his first full AFL game. Jack Ross thriving as an inside midfielder. Noah Balta’s return to form. Luke Trainor’s first goal in AFL football. Also on this week’s show, there is an extremely exciting announcement about a huge, upcoming Talking Tigers event. ‘Richo’ couldn’t resist, so ‘Chief Watch’ is back (just for one day). The “Going up the Country” segment features a Victorian town that produced a true Richmond great of the 1950s-60s. “60 Years of MCG Memories” looks at one of the biggest, and best, wins in Tigerland’s history. And, in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett reveals the real first names of several of Richmond’s finest players from yesteryear. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plenty of Tiger eyes were on classy teenager Taj Hotton’s much-anticipated VFL debut with Richmond last weekend, and the latest episode of the Talking Tigers podcast excitedly focuses on his impressive first-up performance. Also on this week’s show, there is plenty of admiration for the efforts of Tiger defenders Nick Vlastuin and Ben Miller in the Round 15 clash with the Western Bulldogs. The TT team pay tribute to a wonderful Tigerland servant who passed away last week. In the popular “60 Years of MCG Memories” segment, a late-season classic encounter between Richmond and West Coast in the Tigers’ 2019 premiership year is featured. ‘Richo’ rants about the shock omission of a modern-day Tiger great from a recent list of most decorated AFL players this century. And, in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett reveals the fascinating Tiger tale of Billy Schmidt. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest episode of the Talking Tigers podcast features the key highlights and positives from Richmond’s season so far and also lists what Yellow and Black barrackers can look forward to in the second half of the 2025 home-and-away rounds. Also on this week’s show, exciting Tiger cub Jasper Alger is interviewed by veteran teammate Nathan Broad in “Broady’s Zingers”. The “60 years of MCG Memories” segment focuses on a cracking mid-winter, Friday night match between Richmond and Essendon in 1995. “Going up the Country” examines a small Victorian area, where a couple of Tiger premiership players did their national service training in the 1960s. And, in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett details the origins of the famous Richmond theme song, as well as the man behind its inception. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although it’s the mid-season bye for Richmond, with the players having a break, there is no rest for Talking Tigers. In another bumper episode of the Club’s premier podcast this week, the TT team dissect the disappointing Round 13 loss to Sydney but find positives through the form of players such as Dion Prestia, Ben Miller, Seth Campbell, Luke Trainor, Kane McAuliffe and Tom Brown. The “Going up the Country” segment features an exceptionally small Victorian town that produced a triple premiership Tiger. “60 Years of MCG Memories” focuses on the greatest mark taken in Tigerland’s history. While, in “Hidden Tigerland”, the Club’s historian Rhett Bartlett reflects on the extremes of Richmond’s scoring in a match, from the lowest of lows, to a goalkicking spree – both against the same opponent. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Richmond young guns are special guests on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. Hugo Ralphsmith, interviewed in the podcast’s studio, discusses the impressive progress he’s made in his wing role under Adem Yze’s coaching, plus the overall development of the Club’s exciting, youthful, playing group. Tom Sims, meanwhile, gets a “grilling” from esteemed Tiger veteran Nathan Broad in “Broady’s Zingers”. Also on this week’s show, the TT team analyse Richmond’s bold performance against Greater Western Sydney last Saturday and pay tribute to the likes of Dion Prestia, Tim Taranto, Jacob Hopper, Toby Nankervis, Tom Lynch, Sam Banks, Ben Miller and Kane McAuliffe for their excellent efforts throughout the contest. The “Going up the Country” segment features a small Victorian town where one of Richmond’s greatest-ever players grew up. In “60 Years of MCG Memories”, the focus is on arguably the best Grand Final fairytale story in League football history. And in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett has a fascinating tale about Richmond ‘Immortal’ Jack Titus. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three emerging Richmond defenders, and two top-notch veteran backmen, are a major focus on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. Sam Banks, Tom Brown and Campbell Gray, together with Nathan Broad and Nick Vlastuin, receive plenty of plaudits from the TT crew for their efforts in last Friday night’s ‘Dreamtime at the ‘G’ blockbuster. Also on this week’s show, “60 Years of MCG Memories” highlights arguably the greatest performance in the illustrious playing career of star triple premiership Tiger Shane Edwards. The “Going up the Country” segment focuses on a small Victorian town that produced a Richmond premiership player, who was an extremely popular cult figure at the Club. And, in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett takes a look at some quirky guernsey number circumstances throughout Richmond’s history. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.