

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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Jul 26, 2022 • 54min
Talking Tigers, Episode 21, 2022
Talking Tigers pays a special tribute to two great Richmond men – Kane Lambert and Shane Edwards – in the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast. The TT team reflect on the celebrated playing careers of Lambert, who announced his retirement from AFL football this week, and Edwards, who reaches the prestigious 300-game milestone in Sunday’s Round 20 match against Brisbane at the MCG. Also on this week’s show, former Richmond star defender Andrew Kellaway appears as a guest on the popular “Where Are You Now” segment. The 2000 Jack Dyer Medallist talks about his time at Tigerland, how emotional he was with the Club’s drought-breaking 2017 premiership, and he tells a story about TT’s own “Richo” during a post-season footy trip to Bali that will have you shaking your head. So, 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.

Jul 19, 2022 • 53min
Talking Tigers, episode 20, 2022
Senior club adviser Neil Balme provides a fascinating insight into Richmond’s recent heart-breaking losses on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. The Tiger great, in his regular segment on the podcast, also tells how the players should respond to turn the situation around. Also on this week’s show, the TT team take a look at some positives out of the Round 18 defeat at the hands of North Melbourne – the impressive senior debut of talented, young midfielder Tyler Sonsie, along with the lively display up forward of exciting prospect Noah Cumberland, plus valuable, veteran key defender Robbie Tarrant’s strong form. And, the best No. 3 in the Club’s history is revealed, while “Richo” has news on “The Chief” that really takes the cake. So, if the Tigers turn you on, make sure you turn on to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 2022 • 54min
Talking Tigers, episode 19, 2022
Former Richmond star Nick Daffy is a special guest on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. Daffy, who appears in the podcast phenomenon’s popular “Where Are You Now” segment, talks passionately about his time at Tigerland, what the Club’s drought-breaking 2017 premiership meant to him, and tells a funny story about an end-of-season trip with ‘Richo’ and co. Also on this week’s show, the TT team analyse the heartbreaking loss to Gold Coast, take the positives out of the performance and make a big call on a current-day Tiger star, while the best No. 19 in the Club’s history is revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 5, 2022 • 54min
Talking Tigers: Episode 18 2022
The red-hot form of dynamic Richmond duo Daniel Rioli and Marlion Pickett is a major discussion topic on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. Rioli and Pickett again were superb for the Tigers in last Sunday’s victory over West Coast at the MCG, prompting the TT team to push the pair’s claims for selection in this year’s All-Australian side. Also on this week’s show, there is a tribute to Nathan Broad in the lead-up to his 100th AFL game, the best No. 16 in Tigerland’s history is revealed, and ‘Richo’ tells why ‘The Chief’ has finally come to terms with a failed ambition. So, if the Tigers turn you on, make sure you turn on to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear this week’s show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 2022 • 60min
Talking Tigers: Episode 17, 2022
Former Richmond speedster Nathan Bower is a special guest on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. He talks about his time at Tigerland , highlighted by the rousing 1995 cut-throat semi-final victory over Essendon, and tells a cracking story about...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 2022 • 1h 6min
Talking Tigers: Episode 16, 2022
On the latest episode of podcast phenomenon Talking Tigers, the Richmond players enjoying AFL career-best seasons in 2022 are revealed, and you may be surprised with just how many there are. One such player is Dion Prestia, who TT claim is seriously under-rated and worthy of a top-five rating as a midfielder in the competition. Also on this week’s show, the TT team dissect the important Round 14 victory over Carlton, preview Saturday’s big Round 15 clash with Geelong at the MCG, the best No. 40 in Richmond’s history is unveiled, and “Richo” discloses the lengths the “The Chief” is going to in copying LA Rams star Nick Scott.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 2022 • 1h 7min
Talking Tigers: Episode 15, 2022
Richmond great Matthew Richardson’s best mate, Ben Harrison, is a special guest on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. Harrison, who played 74 games for the Tigers from 1996-2000 and was a valuable, versatile performer, appears in the podcast’s popular “Where Are You Now” segment. He talks about the bizarre circumstances surrounding his trade from Carlton to Richmond, his career at Tigerland, and finishes by ripping into “Richo” with a story from their time together with the Tasmanian under-18s team in the national championships three decades ago. Also on this week’s show, the TT team dissect the Tigers’ Round 13 victory over Port Adelaide, paying special attention to the performances of Liam Baker, Dylan Grimes, Nick Vlastuin, Robbie Tarrant, Shai Bolton, Josh Gibcus, Noah Balta and exciting debutant Judson Clarke. There’s a look ahead to Thursday night’s big clash with arch-rival Carlton at the MCG, and the best No. 1 in Richmond’s proud history is revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 7, 2022 • 56min
Talking Tigers: Episode 14, 2022
Richmond may have had the mid-season bye last weekend, but the latest episode of podcast juggernaut Talking Tigers is still jam-packed with information, opinion and entertainment to please its legion of loyal, passionate listeners throughout the world. The TT team name their top five in the Jack Dyer Medal to this stage of the year, make a big call for the second half of the season, examine the prospects of talented, young Tiger recruit Jacob Bauer, and discuss the idea put forward by one of their own of a nine-month trade period. Senior club adviser Neil Balme pays tribute to triple premiership star defender Dylan Grimes in the lead-up to him reaching the AFL 200-game milestone. And the best No. 13 in Tigerland’s history is revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 2022 • 57min
Talking Tigers: Episode 13, 2022
Brian Taylor is a special guest on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. Long before he became a football media megastar, Taylor was a first-rate full-forward for Richmond, averaging nearly four goals per game throughout his time at Tigerland. In the premier podcast’s popular “Where Are You Now” segment, BT tells TT about his recruitment to Richmond, kicking a club record (for any grade of competition) 15 goals at reserves level during the 1981 season, his senior debut against Carlton, competing with Michael Roach for the full-forward position within the Tigers’ team, controversially missing out on playing in the 1982 Grand Final, Mick Malthouse the practical joker, Maurice Rioli senior’s magnificence, and much, much more. Also on this week’s show, ‘Richo’ explains why talented tall Tiger cub Josh Gibcus could become a top key forward, the TT team discuss Trent Cotchin’s incredible act of bravery against Sydney last Friday night, and the best No. 23 in Richmond’s history is revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 24, 2022 • 1h 5min
Talking Tigers: Episode 12, 2022
The latest episode of Talking Tigers reflects on the major highlights of last Saturday night’s blockbuster Dreamtime at the ‘G event. It’s all there . . . from the pre-game wondrous war cry, to Dion Prestia’s poise, Liam Baker boldness, Daniel Rioli’s rebound, Jack Riewoldt’s resurgence, Robbie Tarrant’s tight checking, Shai Bolton’s brilliance, and much more. Also on this week’s show, the TT team bemoan the farce that is the continued snub of talented, tall Tiger cub Josh Gibcus for an AFL Rising Star nomination, the second-best No. 17 (Jack Dyer, of course, being No. 1) in Richmond’s history is revealed, and there’s a discussion around potential replacements for injured star key forward Tom Lynch in Friday night’s big Round 11 clash with Sydney at the SCG.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.