Talking Tigers, the Official Richmond podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

It’s a super-impressive performance by Talking Tigers second-up from a spell. Richmond’s premier podcast has a bumper second episode for the year with special guests new VFL coach Jake Batchelor and rising small forward Rhyan Mansell. Batchelor talks about his return to Punt Road following a coaching stint at Sandringham and tells how excited he is to be teaching Tigerland’s talented batch of young players. Mansell discusses how determined he is to build on the impressive gains he made last season and what he’s been working on throughout the pre-season to take his game to the next level. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear the opening show of 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Tigers couldn’t wait . . . With all the excitement surrounding Richmond’s 2025 season, the Club’s premier podcast has returned earlier than usual with a massive first-up episode for the year. New Richmond High Performance Manager Ben Serpell and esteemed Tiger veteran Nathan Broad are special guests on the show, providing TT listeners with a great insight into pre-season training at Punt Road and how the players are progressing. Serpell also discusses the innovative approach he takes to his craft, while Broad makes a bold prediction about the team’s prospects this season. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear the opening show of 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richmond’s General Manager of Football Talent, Blair Hartley, is a special guest on the final episode for the year of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. In the wake of the Tigers’ incredible 2024 national draft haul, Hartley reveals how it all came about, and he provides a summary of the eight talented teenagers the Club selected. It is must-listening for Yellow and Black barrackers. Also, on this episode, the TT team talk about the Club’s key off-field, football department acquisitions for next season. And there is a sneak preview of some exciting new TT segments in 2025. Click on the link to hear this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Richmond CEO Shane Dunne is a special guest on the final weekly episode of Talking Tigers for the year. In a wide-ranging interview, Dunne discusses his pathway to the key role, his involvement with Richmond’s 2019 VFL premiership team, the Club’s stance on wantaway players, changes in the football department, support for senior coach Adem Yze, the excitement being generated by the prospect of an excellent draft haul at the end of the year, the Punt Road redevelopment, and why he won’t be replicating his predecessor in formulating a bold visionary plan. Also on this week’s show, the TT team talk about the importance of triple premiership star midfielder Dion Prestia going around again in 2025 after signing a new, one-year deal with the Club. While the “Spirit of ‘74” segment pays tribute to Richmond’s glorious Grand Final triumph over North Melbourne on the last Saturday of September 1974. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear the last weekly episode for 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brendon Gale, the outgoing CEO of Richmond, shares reflections from his impactful tenure at Tigerland, revealing his initial confidence in the club's success. He also expresses surprise and humility at being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Insights into his successor, Shane Dunne, reveal expectations for the future. The conversation touches on standout players Nick Vlastuin and Daniel Rioli, emotional farewells to team legends, and a nostalgic look back at a significant 1974 victory that still resonates with fans.

The latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers features a special tribute to retired triple premiership star defender Dylan Grimes. Richmond great Matthew Richardson reflects on Grimes’ rare ability to shut down dangerous opposition forwards of all shapes and sizes – from Charlie Cameron to Jeremy Cameron. The TT team also pour praise on Grimes for taking over as general of the Tigers’ backline when Alex Rance retired and filling the sizeable void so superbly. Also on this week’s show, there is a focus on Richmond’s two most improved players in season 2024. The “Going up the Country” segment spotlights a Victorian town that produced a multi-premiership hero for the Tigers, a dual Jack Dyer Medallist, and a high-flying forward who averaged more than a goal per match in a 100-game-plus career at Punt Road. And the “Spirit of ‘74” takes a look at the feisty reaction of Tiger officials to raging-hot favourite Kevin Bartlett being beaten in the 1974 Brownlow Medal count For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.