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Weekender Women E01 - The generation gap is real
Apr 30, 2026
37m 45s
Tension's Running High E73 - Jarome Luai to the Chiefs, can Panthers stop Fozball?
Apr 28, 2026
43m 29s
Tension's Running High E72 - Troy's wild Bunker and Set Restart plan
Apr 21, 2026
56m 00s
Tension's Running High E71 - Nathan delivers Ivan Cleary an ultimatum
Apr 14, 2026
46m 13s
On The Record Revisited: - One-on-one with Luke Priddis
Apr 9, 2026
56m 33s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/30/26 |  Weekender Women E01 - The generation gap is real✨ | generation gapdating apps+3 | — | Western Weekender | — | generation gapdating apps+3 | — | 37m 45s | |
| 4/28/26 |  Tension's Running High E73 - Jarome Luai to the Chiefs, can Panthers stop Fozball? | Huge news in rugby league with former Panther Jarome Luai agreeing to join the PNG Chiefs.Plus the boys preview Sunday's showdown between Penrith and Manly.And a shock result in the quest to discover Penrith's best ever theme song.Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 43m 29s | ||||||
| 4/21/26 |  Tension's Running High E72 - Troy's wild Bunker and Set Restart plan | Troy has a plan to solve frustrations around The Bunker and Set Restarts, and he's offering it free to the NRL.Plus we preview the Panthers v Knights showdown in Newcastle. Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 56m 00s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 |  Tension's Running High E71 - Nathan delivers Ivan Cleary an ultimatum | Should Panthers impose a deadline on Ivan Cleary to make a decision about his future?Plus, we preview the big clash between the Panthers and Dolphins and discuss the rugby league media - is it at a crossroads?And can we please fix the NSW Cup?Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 46m 13s | ||||||
| 4/9/26 |  On The Record Revisited: - One-on-one with Luke Priddis | Luke Priddis joined our podcast in 2024. We go back to the interview and revisit his time at the Panthers - plus he talks about his frosty relationship with Wayne Bennett.Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 56m 33s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 |  Tension's Running High E70 - Moses Leota joins us and Nathan calls for a mid-season sacking | Moses Leota joins us to talk about Nathan Cleary's 200th NRL game this Thursday night. Plus we dissect the list of players coming off-contract in 2026 and 2027 as Panthers officials desperately try to build the squad from 2028 onwards. And Nathan declares someone must be sacked mid-season!Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 1h 12m 18s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 |  Tension's Running High E69 - Panthers v Storm Preview | Troy and Nathan preview the big clash between Penrith and Melbourne this Friday night. Plus why did Troy miss the Battle of the West? And we launch a new game!Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 50m 51s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | Tension's Running High E68 - Luke Garner joins us | Luke Garner joins us to chat about his new deal with the Panthers. Plus the boys preview the Battle of the West between the Panthers and Eels.Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 44m 50s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | Tension's Running High E67 - Roosters v Westies, Unpacking Izack Tago mystery plus that Alex Johnston moment | In a bumper edition of the podcast, Troy and Nathan preview Friday's Panthers v Roosters showdown. They also try to work out exactly what's going on with Izack Tago, plus the Alex Johnston record and what Penrith moment would see us storm the field? Nathan tries his hand at The Price Is Right with a shock result, plus what excuse does Nathan have for missing the Panthers v Sharks game?Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 57m 40s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 |  Tension's Running High E66 - Panthers v Sharks preview, What's doing with Izack Tago? | The boys preview Penrith's clash with Cronulla in Bathurst. Plus Troy talks about last week's big stadium editorial, and what's going on with Izack Tago?Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 45m 22s | ||||||
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| 3/3/26 | Tension's Running High E65 - Hitting the roof | Troy and Nathan discuss "that' roof on the new Penrith Stadium. Plus the footy's back and we preview the Panthers taking on the Broncos.Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 51m 26s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | Tension's Running High E64 - Unpacking the season launch, top eights revealed | Troy and Nathan review Penrith's season launch and 60th anniversary dinner. Plus the boys reveal their top eight predictions for the year. And will Nathan finally win The Price is Right?Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 58m 15s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 |  Tension's Running High E63 - Board returns, player's shocking act! | Troy and Nathan discuss the new State of Origin rules, the recent Panthers Board Election, and which Panthers star has upset Troy!Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 54m 35s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | Tension's Running High E62 - The pod goes rogue | Troy and Nathan tackle everything from crime to celebrities to plane scheduling dramas. Oh, and there's a bit of footy too.Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 1h 02m 04s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 |  Tension's Running High E61 - Off-season media shifts, Panthers Board election | Troy and Nathan are back for another year. They have a quick look at the year ahead including discussing what a pass mark is for the Panthers. The boys also discuss Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield's retirement and Michael Chammas apparently heading to PNG. Plus the latest on the Panthers Board Election and the random situation with the club's NSW Cup coach.Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 57m 27s | ||||||
| 1/23/26 |  On The Record - Nathan Taylor | Ahead of his 15th anniversary with The Western Weekender, we catch up with Deputy Editor and Sports Journalist Nathan Taylor. He talks to us about his passion for Penrith, why he's still with the paper after all these years and shares some recent personal challenges.Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 55m 21s | ||||||
| 1/11/26 |  On The Record - Rich Evans | Born and bred in Penrith, Rich Evans was at the forefront of Penrith's digital evolution in the 1990s and early 2000s, before moving to the Central West. Rich speaks about growing up in Penrith, connecting with the community in his new home and details the enormous health challenge he's been facing in recent years.Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 53m 39s | ||||||
| 1/4/26 | On The Record - Jim Jones | Jim Jones played more than 40 first grade games for Penrith, but it is as the club's recruitment officer where he has made his name. He's recruited the likes of Penrith and Australian captain Isaah Yeo, and has his fingerpints all over the club's run of Premiership success. Jim speaks about his life in rugby league, and reveals when he may give it all away.Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 45m 38s | ||||||
| 12/28/25 | On The Record: Peter Graham | Panthers Group Chairman Peter Graham talks to us about his 60-year love of the Penrith Panthers, and Penrith as a city. He takes us through his career, the future of Panthers and the changes he's seen in Penrith over the years. Peter also opens up about the Penrith Stadium redevelopment, and guiding the club through the challenges of the COVID lockdown.Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 42m 08s | ||||||
| 12/21/25 | On The Record - Anthony Eddie | Penrith RSL Sub-Branch President Anthony Eddie speaks about his career in the Army, serving in Afghanistan and adjusting to life after discharge at 50. It's a fascinating chat about the mental and physical scars serving your country can bring. Anthony also speaks about the great work being done by the Sub-Branch in Penrith.Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 1h 00m 07s | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | On The Record - Melissa McIntosh | Federal Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh talks about getting started in politics, her three election victories and the challenges that her career presents. She also opens up about future leadership aspirations.Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 43m 47s | ||||||
| 12/7/25 | On The Record - Warren Bird | Warren Bird shares stories of growing up in Penrith in the 1960s and 1970s. From a famous milk bar to the early days of Kingswood High, and then a long career in finance and economics, Warren has plenty of interesting stories to share.Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 47m 16s | ||||||
| 11/30/25 | On The Record - Mark Levy | Mark Levy talks about his career in rugby league, including playing with the Panthers during the early 1980s. He takes us through his time as Panthers CEO during the 1990s, and about life after rugby league. Now retired, Mark still has a strong connection to Penrith.Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 32m 38s | ||||||
| 11/23/25 | On The Record - Barry Dukes | Barry Dukes was born in Emu Plains in 1943 and has spent his life in Penrith. He speaks to us about his career in the motor industry, the people who has had an impact on his life and his family. He opens up about the history of the Dukes name in Penrith, and the significant role it has played in the area. Barry also talks about his recent health battles.Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 45m 47s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 |  Tension's Running High E60 - Final show for 2025! | Troy and Nathan discuss the 2026 NRL draw, and reflect on the year that was. They've got a few shout-outs, a few thoughts on the future structure of the NRL and some big news about the podcast next year. Join us for one last hurrah in 2025!Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App. | 44m 16s | ||||||
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