

Talking Tigers, the Official Richmond podcast
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
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Mar 21, 2023 • 57min
Talking Tigers: Round 2
The TT team dissects Richmond’s season-opener draw with Carlton, focusing on the many positives, plus new Richmond president John O’Rourke features as a special guest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 2023 • 44min
Talking Tigers: Round 1
With the countdown to bouncedown for the start of the 2023 season on in earnest, it’s a huge episode of podcast juggernaut Talking Tigers this week, focusing on Thursday night’s Richmond v Carlton blockbuster. The TT team ponder how the Tigers will line up for Round 1, with so many intriguing selection queries, and they examine the way to beat the Blues. In the new “Spirit of ‘73” segment, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Club’s glorious 1973 season, there is a report on Richmond’s bombshell breakaway threat to the VFL that year . And the best No. 10 in Tigerland’s history is revealed. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 7, 2023 • 50min
Talking Tigers: 2023 return
Talking Tigers is back . . . stronger and bolder than ever! Richmond’s podcast phenomenon kicks off its 12th season in superb style with all the popular regular segments plus a new one celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Club’s glorious 1973 season – “Spirit of ‘73”. In the first episode of 2023, the TT team pay special tribute to recently-retired Richmond triple premiership player Jason Castagna for the valuable contributions he made in those three flag triumphs. They evaluate emerging young Tiger big man Samson Ryan’s prospects for the ‘23 season. And prized recruit Tim Taranto receives high praise for his excellent pre-season practice match form.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 2022 • 53min
Talking Tigers, Episode 28, 2022
Richmond’s general manager of football talent Blair Hartley and the Club’s national recruiting manager Matty Clarke are special guests on the final episode for the year of podcast powerhouse Talking Tigers. Hartley provides an absorbing insight into Richmond’s recruitment of star midfield duo Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper via the AFL’s recent trade period. Clarke talks about the exciting challenge of finding some “diamonds in the rough” with the Club’s late picks in the upcoming national draft. And the TT team express their excitement at what lies ahead for the Tigers in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 2022 • 56min
Talking Tigers, Episode 27, 2022
It’s a jam-packed final weekly episode for 2022 of Richmond’s podcast powerhouse Talking Tigers. The TT team thoroughly dissect last Thursday night’s heartbreaking elimination final loss to Brisbane at the Gabba, discuss the many positives out of the year from a Yellow and Black perspective, list their three Tiger season highlights each and nominate their top five in the Jack Dyer Medal. Club senior adviser Neil Balme, in his special guest spot on the show, provides his analysis of Richmond’s 2022 season, and tells why he’s so bullish about the future at Tigerland. Click on the link to hear the last weekly episode for the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 2022 • 46min
Talking Tigers, episode 26, 2022
Richmond’s big elimination final clash with Brisbane at the Gabba on Thursday night is front and square on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. The TT team take a comprehensive look at the cut-throat contest and discuss what the Tigers must do in order to secure victory. They also pay tribute to Richmond excitement machine Shai Bolton following his first-time inclusion in the AFL’s All-Australian team, and Liam Baker for his selection by the AFL Players’ Association as the competition’s Most Courageous Player. The best No. 38 in Tigerland’s history is revealed, and ‘Richo’ explains why, for ‘The Chief’, it’s a case of “Six and Out”. As always, if the Tigers turn you on, make sure you turn on to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear the latest episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 2022 • 53min
Talking Tigers, Episode 25, 2022
Richmond’s strong finish to the 2022 home-and-away season dominates the discussion on the latest episode of the Club’s podcast juggernaut Talking Tigers. The decisive final round victory over Essendon is thoroughly dissected, with particular attention paid to the team’s scoring power, along with the individual performances of Tom Lynch, Dion Prestia, Trent Cotchin, Tyler Sonsie, Jack Ross and Noah Cumberland. Club senior adviser Neil Balme, in his regular guest spot on the show, provides an update on Dustin Martin’s prospects of playing in next week’s elimination final against Brisbane, and he pays tribute to retiring Tiger star Shane Edwards. The best No. 11 in Tigerland’s history is revealed, and ‘Richo’ has some more startling news about The Chief’. As always, if the Tigers turn you on, make sure you turn on to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear the latest episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 2022 • 51min
Talking Tigers, Episode 24, 2022
Richmond’s finals-clinching victory over Hawthorn last Sunday has the team at Talking Tigers up and about in the latest episode of the Club’s powerhouse podcast. The TT team run the rule over the Tigers’ convincing Round 22 performance, highlighting Tom Lynch’s imposing, AFL career-best form, Trent Cotchin turning back the clock, Dion Prestia’s midfield excellence, Maurice Rioli junior’s elite pressure and growing cult status, Daniel Rioli’s strong All Australian claims, Nick Vlastuin’s bravery, the importance of wingmen Kamdyn McIntosh and Marlion Pickett, and the impressive development of other young players in Noah Cumberland, Tyler Sonsie and Ben Miller. Also on this week’s show, former Tiger defender Brian Leys appears as a special guest in the popular “Where Are You Now” segment, and the best No. 6 in the Club’s history is revealed. If the Tigers turn you on, make sure you turn on to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear the latest episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 2022 • 1h 5min
Talking Tigers, Episode 23, 2022
Richmond’s esteemed triple premiership president Peggy O’Neal is a special guest on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. Peggy recounts her fascinating journey from a small mining community in West Virginia, USA to the presidential chair at Tigerland. She talks about the board’s decision to totally back coach Damien Hardwick in at the end of a disappointing 2016 season, and how that proved to be such a significant turning point for the Club. And Peggy tells why the glorious, drought-breaking 2017 Grand Final triumph over Adelaide, that followed 12 months later, is her favourite of the three Tiger flags won while she has been president. Also on this week’s show, the TT team review the important Round 21 win against Port Adelaide, analyse the top-class performances of Dion Prestia, Toby Nankervis, Tom Lynch and Daniel Rioli, and discuss the blossoming Brownlow Medal prospects of Shai Bolton. If the Tigers turn you on, make sure you turn on to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear the latest episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2, 2022 • 53min
Talking Tigers, Episode 22, 2022
Richmond’s rousing comeback victory over Brisbane at the MCG last Sunday is fervently dissected on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. The heroics of exciting, young forward Noah Cumberland, star key forward Tom Lynch, the electrifying Shai Bolton, and dashing Daniel Rioli, are front and square among discussion topics for the TT team, along with the influential in-game positional moves made by coach Damien Hardwick. Senior club adviser Neil Balme provides an injury update on Dylan Grimes and Dustin Martin, and he talks about the importance of Liam Baker’s contract extension. Also on this week’s show, controversy surrounds the naming of the best No. 25 in Tigerland’s history. If the Tigers turn you on, make sure you turn on to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear the latest episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.