This Week in League

TWiL State of Origin 2012: Game 1 Recap

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:19:54 +0000

WARNING: The following episode of This Week in League, in addition to the usual amazing insight and hilarity there is A LOT OF BAD LANGUAGE THAT IS NOT EDITED OUT.

You've been warned - Nate and Glen react to the first game of the 2012 Origin series, a night of infamy that will forever be a black mark on the sport of rugby league. In Nate's opinion.

TWiL Episode 88: Johnny Adams

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 23 May 2012 06:59:00 +0000

This week we talk about the drunken little monkeys down in Canberra, the referees *benefitting* Manly for the first time in recorded history, the Sharks pick up a sponsor who no one has ever heard of, and much much more! We also crack on with all of the recaps and previews you've come to expect! Don't forget to download our special Origin preview episode, and expect an Origin wrapup as well that will head online following the game!.

TWiL State of Origin 2012: Game 1 Preview

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:18:55 +0000

No gimmicks, no stuntcasting, Nate and Glen give it to you straight - the teams, the matchups, the cats, the winners, and the losers. Can Paul Callen and the New Zealand side break Queensland's stranglehold on the State of the Origin trophy? We reveal all!

TWiL Episode 87: Nate Myles and the Mystery of the Vaseline

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:38:38 +0000

This week we talk the big Brisbane Double Header and our meetup there, the Origin teams that have been named and the controversies there, a ton of other news and of course the best recaps from Round 10 you're every going to hear! Why? Because it's YOU guys doing it! All that and much much more, This Week in League!

TWiL Episode 86: Fluffy's Heart Will Go On

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:56:28 +0000

This week we talk Fluffy's tears, Matt Prior's dog act on JT, and much much more! We also recap the events of Round 9 and preview all of the action for Round 10. If you like the show, don't be shy - hit us with a review on iTunes, or just say hi on Twitter or Facebook!

TWiL Episode 85: #Haslerindecline

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:22:00 +0000

This week Nate basks in the glorious glory of the DEStruction of the DESpicable Dogs, Glen breathes a sigh of relief over the Tigers massive win that wasn't, and we cover the big news stories of the week! Of course we also have a full wrapup of all of the round 8 action, as well as previews of round 9 as well! All that and much more, This Week in League.

TWiL Episode 84: The Turkish Delights

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:04:37 +0000

This week we run the rule over the standalone rep footy weekend, the highs and the lows, and look at who might be pressing their claim for Origin selection. We also reveal your choices for the next Immortal and preview all of the action for round 8 of the NRL season. All that and more on your #1 NRL podcast in the world, This Week in League.

TWiL Episode 83: TWiC

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:14:00 +0000

This week we talk about Channel 9 reaming fans of live footy, the next immortal, a ton of news from the last week along with the finest recaps and previews rugby league podcasting has to offer. Get onboard, and don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook - you might get a TWiL Revelation shirt out of it!

TWiL Episode 82: Godwin's Law

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:53:00 +0000

This week the guys rejoice in the glorious glory that only a Manly win can provide, hear the lamentations of the Tigers, as well as line up Travis Burns, talk about the biggest news stories of the day, and give a well-deserved LOL to the magnificent nickname that has been bestowed on James Graham. All that and more on the #1 Rugby League podcast in the world, This Week in League!

TWiL Episode 81: Cronkett and Tubbs

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:55:00 +0000

This week we talk press conferences - Cronk (ugh), Hindy (awesome!!), and more! We also break down the tragic matchups from round 5 and look forward to round 6 with a renewed sense of hope! All that and more on the #1 Rugby League podcast in the world!

TWiL Episode 80: *

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:12:00 +0000

This week we talk the travesy of ET's affair - well, the fact it's even news - Cooper Cronk's possible future at the Gold Coast, Shane Shackleton's social network issues and the continuing decline of the Wests Tigers. All that plus news, recaps, previews for round 5, and everything else - you know the deal!

TWiL Episode 79: Dominated

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:03:48 +0000

This week we deal with one of the most tragic weeks in the history of footy for both of our sides, talk about the Gold Coast's next major purchase, the latest NRL star's off-field indiscretion, and what the NRL has in common with the Shawshank Redemption.

TWiL Episode 78: The Timmy Moltzen Cup

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:26:30 +0000

This week we battle technical difficulties to give you another epic dose of footy news, views and previews. We reveal the big winner from the annual Manly vs Tigers bet, recap all of the Round 2 action, and much much more. Make sure you hit that LIKE button on Facebook, it would be a big help!

TWiL Episode 77: The Vuvuzela Triangle

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:54:38 +0000

This week Nate continues his jihad for life against Des Hasler, we talk about the Tiger's decision to offload Mitch Brown, the referees are crap... again, plus we'll review all of the action from round 1, and preview all of the round 2 matches to ensure you all get those tips right and grab a free Whopper! All that and much much more on the number one NRL podcast in the land, This Week in League.

TWiL Episode 76: Undisputed Nuthugging Champion of the World

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:39:28 +0000

This week in league.... we're back baby! We give our running order for all 16 teams in the NRL, and drop a few massive bombshells along the way! We also cover the stories from the offseason as requested by our listeners, reveal our Revelations Of The 2012 NRL Season and much more on this, the very first episode for 2012!

TWiL Episode 75: Chocolate Fluffy

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:46:00 +0000

It's the last episode of season 2011! It's been a long (and for Nate an especially triumphant) year, and we wrap up the Four Nations tournament, the last batch of news, and we ask our listeners for their most memorable 2011 NRL moments!

Much love to all of the listeners who supported the show by buying merchandise (or even those who just interacted), and to Jabra and Puntclub for their sponsorship. We can't wait to return bigger and better next season!

TWiL Episode 74: 30 Years In The Making

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:41:33 +0000

This week in league we preview the final of the 2011 Four Nations and discuss exactly how England are going to get destroyed! We finally get our chance to wrap up the Tigers career of Robert Lui and the Manly career of the biggest traitor in the club's history, Des Hasler. All that and much more on the penultimate episode of the #1 rugby league podcast in the world, This Week in League!

TWiL Episode 73: The Fluffy Fleshlight

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:37:10 +0000

This week we talk about selling the Rabbitohs, Tiger joining the Tigers, the latest NRL "tinkler" (no, not Nathan Tinkler) and the NRL firing their first shots in the Western Sydney code war. All that plus the usual banter, recaps and previews for the next round of Four Nations clashes on the 2011 Podcast Awards finalist, This Week in League!

TWiL Episode 72: Gronkimus Maximus

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:12:00 +0000

This week we talk about the latest developments in the Tim Molzten tantrum, take the NRL to task over their attitude to scheduling, and cover the first matches from the 2011 Four Nations series. All that plus the usual banter, misinformation, and more on the 2011 Podcast Awards finalist, This Week in League!

TWiL Episode 71: Micro TWiL

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

This week it's a shortened episode of the show, as we cover the minute amount of news that's out there in the leadup to the Four Nations 2011 kickoff! We preview the first round of games, and cover all of the signing news with Carney, Mortimer, and Ryles. All that and more on the #1 Rugby League podcast in the world, This Week in League.

TWiL Episode 70: Hits and Misses 2011

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

This week in league we head back to our first episode of 2011 and recap our rash predictions, and see if we got ANYTHING right! Plus the usual batch of news, views and reviews that the rugby league world dished up this week on the Number 1 Rugby League podcast in the world, This Week in League.

TWiL Episode 69: The Second Annual TWiLLY Awards

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

This week it's a very special episode indeed as we reveal the winners of the 2011 TWiLLY Awards - as voted by the listeners! Who will be the Revelation of the 2011 NRL Season? And which listen will take out the coveted Sharkman05 Memorial Gronk of the Year Trophy? All will be revealed! We also discuss some issues around the Dessie situation, and preview the big test match between the Kangaroos and the Kiwis. All that and more on the #1 Rugby League Podcast on the planet, This Week in League.

TWiL Episode 68: Twice Were Bridesmaids

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

This week in league it's all about the pinnacle of the game, the Telstra Premiership Grand Final between Manly and the Warriors! We also give a rundown on some meetups we had over grand final weekend, and annouce the final winners of our Jabra Finals Fantasy Footy comp!

TWiL Episode 67: Sloice of Hivin

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0000

This week in league it's all about the climax of the 2011 NRL Season - the Telstra Premiership Grand Final! We preview the action in all three grades, but especially the main event as the Mighty Manly Sea Eagles take on the New Zealand Warriors! We also announce details for a meetup at the game, and for the TWiL Sydney Mad Monday meetup we'll be hosting at the Opera Bar the day after the grand final! All that and much much more on the #1 Rugby League Podcast in the land, This Week in League.

TWiL Episode 66: What's Love Got To Do With It?

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0000

This week the guys mourn the death of Glen's season as the Tigers are bundled out of the comp, along with a bumper crop of news and a look at the third week of the NRL finals series! We also announce our next two winners from the Jabra Fantasy Footy Competition, and reveal our great new line of merch! All that and much more on the #1 Rugby League podcast in the world, This Week in League

TWiL Episode 65: There's An Old Saying In Rugby League...

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0000

This week we ponder the wisdom of Joey Johns, wrap up the first week of the finals action, weed out Al-Qaeda in Melbourne, and salute the great man - BEAVER! There's an old saying in rugby league that This Week in League is the #1 rugby league podcast going round, and I believe it too - unless Joey was on pingers when he said it!

TWiL Episode 64: Home Sweet Homebush

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0000

This week we welcome the arrival of finals footy! We also talk about Sam Thaiday's suspension for being first man in for once, the home finals fiasco facing the Tigers and the Sea Eagles, and of course the night of nights - the 2011 Dally M Awards! All that and more on the #1 Rugby League Podcast on the planet, This Week in League.

TWiL Episode 63: The Main Event Of The Season

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0000

This week it's on for young and old as the guys cover the biggest story of 2011 - the massive brawl between Manly and the Storm! We also cover the usual previews and reviews in a bumper edition of the #1 rugby league podcast in the world - This Week in League. Don't forget to enter our Jabra Finals Fantasy Football competition for your chance to win a Jabra Sport wireless bluetooth headset valued at $149.00! We've got loads to give away, and it's free to enter at http://bit.ly/twilfantasy!

TWiL Episode 62: Allegedly

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0000

This week the guys announce an exciting new sponsor and a great new competition to go along with it! Welcome Jabra to the team, and to celebrate we'll be giving away $1500 worth of Jabra Sports bluetooth headphones! As usual we also cover the latest in NRL news, views, reviews and previews on the #1 Rugby League show on the internet, This Week in League.

TWiL Episode 61: The Hat Trick of Hat Tricks

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0000

This week we talk about Locky's record-breaking game (or was it?), Shellharbour's potential rockstar recruit, and Sir Benny losing the plot over at the chicken chokers as well as all of the news and views you've come to expect! All than and more on the #1 rugby league podcast in the world, This Week in League.

TWiL Episode 60: This Week in League - The Musical

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Episode 60 is now live! This week we talk about the latest adventures of Todd Carney and Arana Taumata, and the rise of Sexual Chocolate Sam Thaiday. As always we cover all of the recaps from Round 22 and the previews for Round 23 of NRL season 2011! All that and much much more on the #1 Rugby League podcast in the known universe, This Week in League

TWiL Episode 59: No Crashing The Uate Partay, Fluffy!

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0000

This week the guys cover the aftermath of their big bet of the year, and what the loser will have to endure! We also cover the latest player transfers, the end of Mal "Gronky Kong" Meninga's tanty, and revel in the glory of our protege The Ottoman. All that and more - including the second edition of The Mailbox - on the #1 Rugby League podcast in the world, This Week in League!

TWiL Episode 58: The Fibrotails

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0000

This week in league on the NRL podcast we welcome Glen back from his brief holiday in Fiji! We cover the big move for big Petero, the ridiculous ground announcer from Penrith, we debut a new segment and feature all of the reviews and previews from the latest round of NRL. All that and more on the #1 rugby league podcast in the world, This Week in League - no boasting necessary.

TWiL Episode 57: The Pain Train vs The Hayne Plane

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:59:00 +0000

Episode 57 is now live! This week Glen is on holiday in Fiji, so we have a very special guest host – none other than Queensland, Manly, and Gold Coast rugby league legend (and current Business Development Manager for the Gold Coast Titans) Chris “Choppy” Close! In addition to the news, reviews and previews we also run through insights on his work at the Titans, his thoughts on Mal’s outburst, Gus Gould’s hair, how many games he played for Manly officially, and much much more!

TWiL Episode 56: Gronky Kong

hello@thisweekinleague.com (The Podcast Mafia) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0000

The guys analyse Tim Sheen's reasons for cutting the heart out of the Tigers, they critique Mal Meninga's extraordinary rant at the NSWRL, and bring you all of the news, reviews and previews from the week in league. It's Glen's final episode before he jets off to Fiji for.... a week! All that and more on the number one rugby league podcast on the net - This Week in League!