Gridiron Guys AU
By Cameron Burdett & Zachary Forostenko
Gridiron Guys AUJun 09, 2021
EP 075 I Paddy Lynch
This week on the show we welcomed former Youngstown state footballer, Paddy Lynch
Paddy joined us to talk about his journey from country QLD to the bright lights of Ohio were he played 3 years for the Penguins in the FCS. Paddy details the highs and the lows of his journey and about his current preparation for the 2023 NFL draft and life post college football
We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did and we can't wait to see what Paddy has in store for us this year!
As always you can catch it via the link to Spotify in our bio or on Apple podcasts and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from!
EP 074 I Aaron Trusler
This week on the podcast we are joined by Aaron Trusler, punter from the Richmond Spiders
Growing up in a footy mad household all Aaron wanted to do was play AFL for his beloved Western Bulldogs. After starring as a junior and being apart of a talented Sandringham Dragons list, Aaron eventually made it onto the Bulldogs VFL list however, injuries would catch up to him and would end up pushing him towards retirement. It was at this point Aaron joined Prokick Australia and began the journey towards becoming a punter in college football.
Join us this week as Aaron dissects everything from his early Aussie rules days, to transitioning to punting and reviewing his seasons at Richmond and what he has in store for the future
We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did and we can't wait to see what Aaron has in store for us this year!
As always you can catch it via the link to Spotify in our bio or on Apple podcasts and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from!
EP 073 I Nick Haberer
On this weeks show we sat down with Washington State Cougars punter, Nick Haberer
We discussed about growing up playing AFL in the rugby dominated state of Queensland before seeking further opportunities in Melbourne. Over time though injuries started to take a toll and this is what led Nick to try out for Prokick Australia where he found a passion for a new sport he knew nothing about before moving halfway across the world to attend university in Pullman, Washington. We got to review Nick's first couple of seasons and preview his plans for the upcoming season, while also being able to reminisce over some of his trick plays on the field.
We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did and we can't wait to see what Nick has in store for us this year!
As always you can catch it via the link to Spotify in our bio or on Apple podcasts and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from!
EP 072 I Riley Williams
On this weeks show we sat down with former Towson and current Missouri punter, Riley Williams
We touched on growing up in the Riverina and moving around for football opportunities before attending Prokick Australia where he picked up a scholarship to attend and play for the Towson Tigers. We also got to discuss the previous season and what led to Riley entering the transfer portal and make the move to Missouri.
We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did and we can't wait to see what Riley has in store for us this year!
As always you can catch it via the link to Spotify in our bio or on Apple podcasts and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from!
EP 071 I Max Duffy
This week we had the chance to sit down with Max Duffy recently and chat to him about his college football journey and his foray into the pros.
We touched on growing up in Perth and being drafted to the AFL, moving to Melbourne to attend Prokick Australia, gaining a scholarship to attend the University of Kentucky where he won the Ray Guy award for best punter in the country, then discussing his post college career trialling for NFL teams and playing for the Pittsburgh Maulers in the USFL.
We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did! You can catch it via the Spotify link in our bio or on Apple podcasts and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get you podcasts from!
EP 070 I Josh Growden
This week on the podcast we welcomed Josh Growden!
Currently well known for his online presence as the kicking consultant, Josh joined us to talk about his journey to the AFL and what it was like being a part of the first GWS Giants squad. Then about his transition to punting and his time at LSU and West Virginia before coming back home and starting his coaching business.
We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did and we can't wait to see what Josh has in store for us this year! You can catch it via the link to Spotify in our bio or on apple podcasts and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from!!
EP 069 I Rhys Byrns
This week Rhys Byrns, former punter for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns dropped by for a chat!
We got the chance to talk with Rhys about his journey through the Prokick program and onto college football where he built quite the resume in Louisiana, including 3 bowl wins, a Sun Belt championship and most recently an invite to the 2023 tropical bowl held in Orlando, where Rhys was able to show off his skills in front of NFL scouts.
We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did and we can't wait to see what Rhys has in store for us this year!
You can catch it via the link to Spotify in our bio or on Apple podcasts and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from
EP 068 I Jack Brooks
We got the chance to sit down with Jack Brooks recently and chat to him about his college football journey.
We touched on growing up in Wagga Wagga and playing rep/country footy, before attending Prokick Australia and gaining a scholarship to attend the University of South Alabama.
We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did and we can't wait to see what Jack has in store for us this year!
You can catch it via the link to Spotify in our bio or on Apple podcasts and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from
EP 067 I Super Bowl LVII
Super bowl week is finally here!
Join us as we chat all about it and more including:
- Super bowl preview
- Teams road to the super bowl
- Key matchups
- Prop bets
EP 066 I Waste of Time
Where not usually ones to sh*t on innovations by the league but this years iteration of the pro bowl has turned us against it.
Listen in to see us discuss the pro bowl, Brady's 2nd retirement, college NIL and review the conference championships just gone
So strap in and like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from
EP 065 I Snow Day's
As much as Cam hates it, here we are again talking about the Bengals and how much of an amazing QB Joe Burrow is. God that kid can play football!
We also deep dive into the other divisional matchups and look ahead to the conference championship games, so tune in and enjoy!
EP 064 I Bootlegger's
Playoffs means less games but the quality was absolutely out of this world. Join us as we hook in to the week that was and look ahead to more wild finishes in the weeks to come!
So strap in and like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from
EP 063 I Playoff's
Couple of weeks break after the new year has got us ready to rip and tear as we look forward to finals football in the NFL! We also debrief the college football playoffs and much more. So make sure you tune in and enjoy!!
Also NFL AU is running a playoff bracket competition for the duration of the playoffs, all you have to do is pick who you think is gonna win and if your successful you could win an NFL season game pass. For more info head to our Instagram and follow the links in our bio
EP 062 I Merry Gridiron Guys-mas
Silly season is in full swing and you better believe we have the content for you! Just like Jakobi Meyers picked out Chandler Jones we have picked our best Christmas day feeds, as well as our X-mas starting 5. We also cover this weeks games, the CFB transfer portal & give our best bets for the week!
So tuck in and enjoy the holidays with your favourite NFL podcast from down under
EP 061 I Fantasy Finals
Fantasy football regular season has wrapped up and were now at the pointy end of the season with all to play for!
We dissect our team and chances of going on to win the Aussie NFL content team league so join us for those discussions and many more!!
EP 060 I Mid Season Bye
After an impromptu mid season bye the Gridiron Guys are back to dissect the NFL landscape for you and even delving into the College football playoffs
As always get stuck into it and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts!
EP 059 I Mid-Season Review
It is officially the halfway point of the NFL season and the GGAU team sat down to review their pre season picks and predictions and see how they stack up so far!
We also cover:
- Award winners
- Division winners
- Offensive & defensive player of the week
- Rookie watch
- CFB wrap
- Teddy brewski review
Make sure to catch this and more in the ep and get across all our socials for plenty of more NFL action!
EP 058 I Trade of the Year?
The trade deadline has finally passed with many players finding their new homes, including us at GGAU studios who traded in the zoom call for a live poddy!!
Get around the pod this week as we got stuck into brass tax whilst also reviewing a sumptuous XPA brought to us by the wonderful folk at capital brewing co.
This weeks episode features:
- Trade deadline
- Road to rodecaster
- Fantasy wins
- Week 8 Review
- Rookie of the week
- Offensive & defensive player of the week
- Player stonks
- Week 9 preview
- CFB wrap
- Teddy Brewhands review (working title)
and much more! so settle in and wrap your ears around around the latest episode of the Gridiron Guys and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from!
EP 057 I Walking the Walk
Many teams talk the talk, but only a few can actually walk the walk. Seattle is one of those teams that has surprised us all and we touch on what has made them so good this year. As well as:
- 49ers + CMC = contenders?
- Danger russ strikes again
- Trade deadline targets
- Week 7 review
- Rookie watch
- Offensive & defensive player of the week
- Player stonks
- Week 8 preview
- CFB wrap
and much more! So settle in and wrap your ears around the latest episode of the Gridiron Guys and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from!
EP 056 I Rocky Top
College football has saved us once again from the rubbish that has been prime time NFL, the Vols delivered with an absolute stunner to upset the crimson tide and no man was more happier than Cam this week and we celebrated accordingly!! We dug deep into the win and plenty more including:
- Ravens finished?
- CMC trade deals
- is Joey Brrr back?
- Week 6 review
- Rookie watch
- Offensive & defensive player of the week
- Player stonks
- Week 7 preview
- CFB wrap
and much more so settle in and wrap your ears around the latest episode of the Gridiron Guys and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from!
EP 055 I Mr. Unlimited
Long one this week but don't worry it will actually be enjoyable unlike the Colts v Broncos disaster class. We do deep dive into some big topics so get stuck into them including:
- Top 5 rookies so far
- Week 5 review
- Rookie watch
- Offensive & defensive players of the week
- Player stonks
- Week 6 preview
- CFB wrap
and much more! so settle in and wrap your ears around the latest episode of the Gridiron Guys and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from !
EP 054 I Fly Eagle Fly
Daylight savings has hit Australian shores and with that it brought a new wave of hope and even a public holiday!! This included two great loses for our football teams but even more talking points from the week that was, so strap in and check out everything we covered in this weeks ep:
- Are eagles the new top dogs?
- Rookie qb takeover
- Week 4 review
- Rookie of the week
- Offensive & defensive player of the week
- Player stonks
- Week 5 preview
- CFB wrap
and much more! So settle in and wrap your ears around the latest episode of the Gridiron Guys and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from!
EP 053 I B*tt Stuff
Week 3 was an interesting week in the NFL to say the least, but that's football sometimes. You can win pretty but you also gotta win ugly or just kick the footy into someone's ass. So strap in as the guys break everything from week 3 and more including: Pro bowl announcement 5 worst QB's Week 3 review Rookie watch Offensive & defensive player of the week Player stonks Week 4 preview CFB wrap and much more! So strap yourselves in and wrap your ears around this latest episode and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from!
EP 052 I Tua Time
Huge week 2 in the NFL with some wild finishes, crazy comebacks and plenty of offence that will have you drooling over YouTube highlights for years to come! The guys break down everything from week two and more including:
- Week 2 review
- Rookie watch
- Offensive & defensive player of the week
- Player stonks
- Week 3 preview
- CFB wrap
- And much more!
So strap yourselves in and wrap your ears around this latest episode and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from!
EP 051 I Slip & Slides
Week 1 of the NFL season has concluded with plenty of surprises and a whole lot of amazing football being played! The boys break down everything week one and touch on many topics including:
- Week 1 review
- Rookie watch
- Offensive & defensive player of the week
- Player stonks
- Week 2 preview
- CFB wrap
So strap yourselves in and wrap your ears around this latest episode and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get you podcasts from!
EP 050 I Gridiron Guys Country, Let's Ride!
Episode 50 here we are and boy she is a biggy!! After a week off the boys were able to get together live and preview the 2022 NFL season before kick-off next weekend. With Meikle joining the crew for more than a minute this time the guys were able to rip in and discuss all their predictions including:
- Super bowl winner
- MVP
- Offensive player of the year
- Defensive player of the year
- Comeback player
- Offensive rookie of the year
- Defensive rookie of the year
- Biggest surprises & disappointments for the upcoming season
- Division winners
So strap yourselves in for the half century episode and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from!
EP 049 I Film Analysers
Week one of pre-season has completed and with our new found spare time we were able to plug into the ether and analyse all the NFL goodness so you don't have to!!
On this weeks ep we cover:
- Roquan smith deal
- Trade rumours
- Top secondaries for 2022
- Rookie watch
- Pre-season week 1 review
So make sure you wrap your ears around this latest episode and like, comment and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from!
EP 048 I Holding out for a deal
As another week of pre-season rolls around it means we get another week closer to football time!! This week we deep dive into several topics including:
- Deshaun Watson suspension
- Hold ins & Hold outs
- Best backfields in the league
- Best WR trios in the league
- College football conference re-alignment
So wrap your ears around this latest episode and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to wherever you get your podcasts!
EP 047 I Sophomore Season
Yes you heard correct! The head office has called everyone back to the facilities from their mandated break and that means season 2022 draws nearer. This week we return to the airwaves and cover everything NFL related from:
- QB contracts
- Player movements
- Way too early predictions
- 2nd year breakout candidates
- Madden ratings
- Alternate helmet releases
So wrap your ears around this latest episode and make sure to like, comment and subscribe to wherever you get your podcasts!
EP 046 I Tom Ellard
This week Tom Ellard, punter from the University of Western Kentucky, joined the boys on the show!
We spoke about all things including:
- VFL, NEAFL & footy career
- Beginning the journey with pro kick
- Transition into punting and back into uni
- Joining the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
- Practice, spring games & outlook for season ahead
- And much more
We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did and we can't wait to see Tom light it up for the Hilltoppers this year!
Cam & Zach
EP 045 I Vegas Draft Review
Just a couple of weeks ago we were lucky enough to be hosted by our good mate Uncle Rog and the lads at the NFL for the 2022 NFL draft in Vegas. As the saying goes though "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."
So instead we will be giving you our breakdown of the 2022 Draft as it happened.
- Draft top 10 reaction
- Best & worst team drafts
- Trades
- QB pickups
- And still no help for Aaron Rodgers
All this and more is in EP 045, so wrap your ears around this one and make sure to hit us up on our socials for more Gridiron Guys content
EP 044 I Fan Draft 2022
One of the best days in the off-season has returned!!
The 2022 NFL Draft is set to take place on 28th April in Las Vegas!
This year we got some of our followers to pick who they would want their team to draft and we have run our trusty eyes over it to make sure its legit, so make sure to wrap your ears around this episode and abuse us on our instagram when we get the picks wrong.
Cam & Zach
EP 043 I Max Mitchell
This week Max Mitchell, offensive tackle from the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, joined us on the show!
We spoke about all things including:
- High school football
- College career
- Reece's senior bowl
- Road to the NFL draft
- Rooming with an Aussie at college
- And much more
We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did and we can't wait to see Max take his skills to the bright lights of the NFL!
Cam & Zach
EP 042 I Bailey Flint
This week we had the pleasure of interviewing University of Toledo punter, NFL hopeful and fellow Aussie Bailey Flint!
We covered a lot during the interview including:
- Growing up just outside of Melbourne
- Pro-kick Australia journey
- Toledo and the college experience
- Coming back from a serious injury
- The NIL & international athletes
- Pro day
- Flinley the artist
Even still it feels like we only scratched the surface as Bailey is truly an all round talented guy, we hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we did.
Cam & Zach
EP 041 I Comeback Szn
WE ARE BACK!!! Like Tom Brady, we considered retirement and going out on top.
However, taking a leaf out of his book we have decided to unretire. So Season 2 is officially underway here at Gridiron Guys Australia and we have started with the craziness that has been free agency. A number of huge names have changed teams and some huge deals have been landed!!
Enjoy wrapping this one around your ears! Cam & Zach
EP 040 I Year of the Ram-Bush
- Betting review
- Super Bowl review
- The future of the rams & bengals
- Stafford HOF?
Finally thanks again for all those who tuned in this season. The Gridiron Guys will be back soon to do it all again for season 2022-23
Cam & Zach
EP 039 I Super Bowl LVI
<li>Pro bowl recap</li>
<li>Road to the super bowl</li>
<li>Super bowl preview</li>
<li>Key matchups</li>
<li>Bet markets, over/under, mvp</li>
</ul>
EP 038 I Curtain Call for TB12
<li>TB12 retirement</li>
<li>Brian Flores sues</li>
<li>The Commanders</li>
<li>Coaching carousel</li>
<li>Championship wrap up</li>
<li>Pro bowl preview</li>
<li>Super bowl tips</li>
</ul>
EP 037 I Down goes no.1
<li>Divisional round reviews</li>
<li>Championship previews</li>
</ul>
EP 036 I Bills > Bill
- Playoffs week 1 recap
- 7th seed & blowouts
- Player & moment of the week
- Meikle's hot minute
- Divisional round preview
EP 035 I Tables, Ladders & Championships
- Week 18 recap
- Season recap/review of predictions
- Regular season awards
- Surprise packet & dud of the year
- Meikle's hot minute
- Playoff contenders & pretenders
- CFB nation championship wrap
EP 034 I Early Shower
- Breaking news
- Playoff scenarios
- Special teams TOTY
- Rookie watch
- Flying & dying
- Meikle's hot minute
- College bowl wrap
EP 033 I Trust the Goffence
EP 032 I Ridin Solo
EP 031 I Minshew Mania
- Breaking news
- Week 13 recap
- Rookie watch
- Flying & dying
- GGAU TOTY
- Week 14 preview
- CFB wrap
EP 030 I Hype Man
EP 029 I The Taylor 5
- Breaking news
- Week 11 recap
- Rookie watch
- Flying & dying
- GGAU TOTY
- Meikle's hot minute
- Week 12 preview
- CFB wrap
EP 028 I The Mac Attack
- Breaking news
- Week 10 recap
- Rookie watch
- Flying & dying
- GGAU TOTY
- Meikle's hot minute
- Week 11 preview
- CFB preview
EP 027 I Will the real Josh Allen please stand up?
- Breaking news
- Week 9 recap
- Rookie watch
- Flying & dying
- GGAU TOTY
- Week 10 preview
- CFB wrap