
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

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.

Mar 11, 2025 • 38min
Talking Tigers: Episode 6
The extra pre-season work has paid off with the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers peaking on the eve of Round 1. Despite being down one vital member of the team, the two remaining TT team members dug deep to capture the hype and anticipation of the blockbuster clash against Carlton on Thursday night. The impending debuts of Sam Lalor, Luke Trainor and Harry Armstrong were front and centre of the footy discussion, as well as the composition of the Tigers’ Best 22 for the MCG opener. In the ’60 Years of MCG Memories’ segment, a blistering start against North Melbourne at the MCG on a Monday night in 1995 is put under the spotlight. The depleted, but still dynamic team, even managed to sound extra crisp due to a change suggested by an eagle-eyed (and eared) listener.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 5, 2025 • 55min
Talking Tigers: Episode 5
Richmond coach Adem Yze is a special guest on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. In a wide-ranging interview, Yze reveals his excitement leading into the 2025 season, talks about the many recent football changes that have taken place at Punt Road, provides an insightful snapshot of the Club’s eight talented new draftees, discusses the planning for the Round 1 clash with Carlton, and how he wants the Tigers to play this year. Also on this week’s show, the ‘Going up the Country’ segment looks at a New South Wales country town, known as Australia’s rice capital, from where a recent Richmond premiership player was raised. An in ’60 Years of MCG Memories’, the focus is on Jack Riewoldt’s mighty 10-goal display against West Coast in 2010. 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.

Feb 28, 2025 • 51min
Talking Tigers: Episode 4
Talking Tigers takes the positives out of Richmond’s practice match loss to Collingwood this week in the latest episode of the premier podcast. Although the scoreboard might not have reflected it, there were several bright lights on the night from a Yellow and Black perspective, which the TT team dissect. Also on this week’s show, the ‘Going up the Country’ segment focuses on a Victorian country town, famous for its potatoes, that produced a player who most definitely was not a ‘spud’. He was a key member of a Richmond premiership team, a Jack Dyer Medallist and also captained the Club. In ’60 Years of MCG Memories’, the spotlight is on a unique individual performance by a star Tiger on Easter Monday, 1982. And club historian Rhett Bartlett debuts his informative, interesting ‘Hidden Tigerland’ segment. 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.

Feb 18, 2025 • 53min
Talking Tigers: Episode 3
The latest episode of Talking Tigers has a heavy focus on Richmond’s match simulation against West Coast in Perth. Richmond great Matthew Richardson makes a big statement about No. 1 draft pick Sam Lalor after seeing him in action for the first time. And the TT team list other positives out of the pre-season hit-out. Also on this week’s show is the return of the “Going up the Country” segment, featuring the youngest town in New South Wales, which was the home of a strong-marking, long-kicking Tiger big man of the late 1980s-early 1990s. TT launches a new segment, “60 Years of MCG Memories”, commemorating Richmond’s move to play home games at the great ground in 1965. And there’s an announcement of another new feature upcoming on TT this season. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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