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#182 A Yank on the Footy - A powerful, eye opening chat with former Roo and Dee, Shaun Smith
Sept. 9, 2023

#182 A Yank on the Footy - A powerful, eye opening chat with former Roo and Dee, Shaun Smith

A Yank on the Footy is about Australian Rules Football from the vantage point of an American fan. In this episode, I sit down with Shaun Smith who played with North Melbourne (1987-1992) and Melbourne (1995-1998) for a very sobering and heartfelt discussion. If you've not visited my website, ay…
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#149 A Yank on the Footy - A chat with Steven Campbell, a mad Bulldogs supporter + world traveler.
Sept. 9, 2023

#149 A Yank on the Footy - A chat with Steven Campbell, a mad Bulldogs supporter + world traveler.

A Yank on the Footy is about Australian Rules Football from the vantage point of an American fan. In this episode, I sit down with Bulldogs supporter Steven Campbell. Steven has a long history of traveling throughout much of the world on his motorcycle. Some absolutely fascinating stories, alo…
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#193 A Yank on the Footy - A chat with teacher, coach, scout philanthropist Michael Gallus.
Sept. 9, 2023

#193 A Yank on the Footy - A chat with teacher, coach, scout philanthropist Michael Gallus.

A Yank on the Footy is about Australian Rules Football from the vantage point of an American fan. In this episode, I sit down to chat with former Brisbane Lions scout Michael Gallus. Michael is heads up Footys4All, an organization that works to put athletic equipment into the hands of young peopl…
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#197 A Yank on the Footy A chat with North Melbourne legend Barry Cheatley, Part 2
Sept. 9, 2023

#197 A Yank on the Footy A chat with North Melbourne legend Barry Cheatley, Part 2

A Yank on the Footy is about Australian Rules Football from the vantage point of an American fan. In this episode, I sit down with Barry Cheatley, former North Melbourne Kangaroo player and marketing director for the club. An absolutely wonderful discussion with a gentleman filled with decades o…
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#196 A Yank on the Footy A chat with North Melbourne legend Barry Cheatley, Part 1
Sept. 9, 2023

#196 A Yank on the Footy A chat with North Melbourne legend Barry Cheatley, Part 1

A Yank on the Footy is about Australian Rules Football from the vantage point of an American fan. In this episode, I sit down with Barry Cheatley, former North Melbourne Kangaroo player and marketing director for the club. An absolutely wonderful discussion with a gentleman filled with decades of …
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#263 A Yank on the Footy - A chat with Bevan Jones from the Legends with Bevo Show
Sept. 9, 2023

#263 A Yank on the Footy - A chat with Bevan Jones from the Legends with Bevo Show

A Yank on the Footy is about Australian Rules Football from the vantage point of an American fan. In this episode, I sit down to chat with a growing legend in South Australia media, Bevan Jones. Bevo is very likely the hardest working man in SA media, and it is showing. He does a fantastic job d…
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#257 A Yank on the Footy - A chat w/ Dr. Tim Outhred on becoming a footy fan later in life
Sept. 9, 2023

#257 A Yank on the Footy - A chat w/ Dr. Tim Outhred on becoming a footy fan later in life

A Yank on the Footy is about Australian Rules Football from the vantage point of an American fan. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tim Outhred, host of the Whisky Bulldog podcast. Dr. Tim found his calling as a Bulldogs supporter later in life, and in this chat, we discuss his journey, and ho…
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#98 A Yank on the Footy - My first ever chat with Myk Aussie from MykAussie.tv.
Sept. 7, 2023

#98 A Yank on the Footy - My first ever chat with Myk Aussie from MykAussie.tv.

A mad sports fan, who has kept one foot firmly planted in his native South Australia, but has also embraced sport throughout North America during his quarter century here. A Yank on the Footy is about Australian Rules Football from the vantage point of an American fan.
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A Yank on the Footy - Ep. 284, 2023 NFL Preview
Sept. 6, 2023

A Yank on the Footy - Ep. 284, 2023 NFL Preview

Here is my annual preview of the NFL for 2023. I tell you who I think will be playing in the playoffs, and ultimately who will win the Super Bowl. If you've not visited my website, ayankonthefooty.com, I invite you to check out the hundreds of other episodes that I don't yet have uploaded to y…
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#251 - A Yank on the Footy - Why NFL fans will love the AFL, w/AFL + NFL star, Darren Bennett
Aug. 9, 2023

#251 - A Yank on the Footy - Why NFL fans will love the AFL, w/AFL + NFL star, Darren Bennett

In this episode, I sit down with Darren Bennett, punter from the All-NFL team for the 1990's. He also played several years in the AFL, so I don't know of someone who'd be a better source on why NFL fans would love footy.
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#249 - AYOTF - Why NFL fans will love the AFL, w/Thomas McMillan of Any Given Sunday podcast
July 26, 2023

#249 - AYOTF - Why NFL fans will love the AFL, w/Thomas McMillan of Any Given Sunday podcast

In this NFL/AFL crossover, I sit down with Thomas McMillan of the Any Given Sunday Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@anygivensundayaustraliapodcast about NFL fans checking out the AFL.
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#242 - AYOTF - Why NFL fans will love the AFL, with NFL/AFL writer Adam Schultz of Fan Nation
July 17, 2023

#242 - AYOTF - Why NFL fans will love the AFL, with NFL/AFL writer Adam Schultz of Fan Nation

In this, the first of my interviews promoting the AFL to NFL/CFL/NCAA Football fans. I sat down with Adam Schultz, an Australian writer on both the NFL and AFL.
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A Yank on the Footy is about Australian Rules Football from the vantage point of an American fan.
April 5, 2023

A Yank on the Footy is about Australian Rules Football from the vantage point of an American fan.

In this clip, I plead my case as to why I think @NFL and @cfl fans will love the @AFL , the Australian Football League. In the blog post linked below, I encourage fans of football in North America, primarily the US to check out what I think is the most dynamic fast paced game on the planet. htt…
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Ep. 117 - A Yank on the Footy, a chat with longtime Magpies supporter, Con Sotidis
Dec. 30, 2021

Ep. 117 - A Yank on the Footy, a chat with longtime Magpies supporter, Con Sotidis

In this episode, I sit down to talk with Con Sotidis, longtime Magpies supporter. Website: ayankonthefooty.com email: Ayankonthefooty@gmail.com Twitter: @Yank_on Facebook/Instagram: A Yank on the Footy
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Ep 118 - A Yank on the Footy - The 2nd Anniversary Show.
Dec. 30, 2021

Ep 118 - A Yank on the Footy - The 2nd Anniversary Show.

In this episode, I celebrate the 2nd anniversary of "A Yank on the Footy". I reflect on some of the terrific guests that I had the great fortune to speak with this year.
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Ep 116 - A Yank on the Footy - A talk with Michael Gallus of Footys4All
Dec. 12, 2021

Ep 116 - A Yank on the Footy - A talk with Michael Gallus of Footys4All

In this episode, In this episode, I sat down with Michael Gallus of "Footys4All" and is the Sr. Coach of the Pakistani Women's National AFL team. One of the most inspiring people I have ever spoken with. #afl #aflw #australianrulesfootball #australia #pakistan #football #footy #sports #podcast. htt…
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Ep 115 A Yank on the Footy - A talk w/ new Geelong Cats, Toby Conway, Mitch Knevitt + Cooper Whyte.
Dec. 5, 2021

Ep 115 A Yank on the Footy - A talk w/ new Geelong Cats, Toby Conway, Mitch Knevitt + Cooper Whyte.

In this episode, I sit down with three former Geelong Falcons (Toby Conway, Mitch Knevitt and Cooper Whyte, to talk about being drafted by the "Hometown" Geelong Cats
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#114 A Yank on the Footy - A talk with the RVA Lions player, Jeff Grubb, Ph.D.
Nov. 29, 2021

#114 A Yank on the Footy - A talk with the RVA Lions player, Jeff Grubb, Ph.D.

In this episode, I sit down to walk with Commander Jeff Grubb of the US Navy and the RVA Lions of the USAFL. We talk about his unique career, and his two decades in footy. Want to help out the podcast? Check out the "buy me a coffee" button on my website, ayankonthefooty.com I'm looking for g…
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AYOTF Ep. 95, My first Vegemite experience. A big thanks to Orville Gibson!
June 13, 2021

AYOTF Ep. 95, My first Vegemite experience. A big thanks to Orville Gibson!

In this live episode, I try vegemite for the first time. I'm joined by Harper Pestinger of the "Where do We Begin" podcast, as well as Orville Gibson, of Russell Island in Queensland, who has been my guest on Episode 94, and will also be in episode 96.
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AYOTF #74 - Vale Vic Fuller
Feb. 22, 2021

AYOTF #74 - Vale Vic Fuller

In this episode, I pay tribute to longtime Cats volunteer Vic Fuller. I also dig into the reported decline of footy participation in Tasmania, and whether or not a home club can save the game. I hope that you enjoy the episode, and that you'll consider sharing a link with your footy friends.
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AYOTF Live episode 16 February 2021 Rd. 4 of the AFLW, and kicking it FREO style
Feb. 20, 2021

AYOTF Live episode 16 February 2021 Rd. 4 of the AFLW, and kicking it FREO style

In this episode, we look back at Rd 3, ahead to Rd 4, and get caught up on the latest news of the week. Joined by several listeners, including Bulldogs megafan, Frode.
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AYOTF LIVE EPISODE, 10 February On to AFLW's Rd 3 and the resignation of Eddie McGuire
Feb. 10, 2021

AYOTF LIVE EPISODE, 10 February On to AFLW's Rd 3 and the resignation of Eddie McGuire

In this LIVE episode, several fans of the podcast provide many of the questions for the episode, as I dig into Round 3 of the AFLW season, along with discussing the turmoil in Collingwood. We also touch on Bob Murphy's great idea for the Bulldogs.
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AYOTF #73 - Em’broiled’ Magpies and AFLW Rd. 2
Feb. 3, 2021

AYOTF #73 - Em’broiled’ Magpies and AFLW Rd. 2

In this episode, I look back at Rd. 1 of the AFLW comp, along with giving my tips for Rd 2. I also dig into the Magpies press conference discussing the internal study of racism within the club. I hope you'll consider giving it a listen, and consider sharing a link with your friends. If you like …
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AYOTF #72 - The 2021 AFLW preview, + thanking 2 people integral in helping the podcast in the Yr. 1.
Jan. 27, 2021

AYOTF #72 - The 2021 AFLW preview, + thanking 2 people integral in helping the podcast in the Yr. 1.

In this episode, I dig into my preview of the 2021 AFLW season, including tipping my Premiers as well as major award winners. I also take this opportunity to thank two people who have helped this podcast become a success in the first year. I hope you'll consider giving it a listen, and consider sh…
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