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The Coach and Tex

The Coach and Tex

By Zoran Jovanovski

Three mates get together every week to talk about sport (especially AFL), business, coaching and sledge each other a little, but always having fun.
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Episode 4 - The Trends are Developing

The Coach and TexApr 22, 2024

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Episode 4 - The Trends are Developing

Episode 4 - The Trends are Developing

After another bye, the lads attack the big issues - who’s travelling better, AFL inconsistency and bloody Harley Reid!! The Coach puts a couple under the pressure gauge and Tex delivers a win.
Apr 22, 202401:12:45
Episode 3 - Who Would You Rather Be?

Episode 3 - Who Would You Rather Be?

The lads dive into the first part of the season as they work through which teams are are already off track, who is under the Coach’s microscope, Tex has some sure bets and some fantastic small talk around what’s going on in the world
Apr 01, 202401:11:19
Episode 2 - We Have Liftoff

Episode 2 - We Have Liftoff

The lads are back to preview opening round and answer the tough questions! Coach puts a few more in the pressure gauge and Tex is back on the punt. And someone has spotted Mick the Bus Driver!!
Mar 05, 202454:21
Episode 1 - We Have Been Renewed

Episode 1 - We Have Been Renewed

After a long summer the lads are back with a witty start to 2024. Plenty of off season chat, social banter and a touch of footy. The Coach comes off the long run and Tex has more bad bets to share!
Feb 22, 202401:03:57
Episode 15 - Hall of Fame Shano

Episode 15 - Hall of Fame Shano

In a special tribute to our favourite bloke, we honour Shane Morwood, and induct him into The Coach and Tex Hall of Fame, as our first member. We go deep and personal with him as we explore the way he found the game, conquered the game, and then lives life beyond the game.
Nov 10, 202301:39:32
Episode 14 - Mad Monday

Episode 14 - Mad Monday

Join the lads as we celebrate and acknowledge the 16th premiership for Collingwood. An episode draped in black and white, splashed with heaps of fun as the lads break down all things “GF” and gear up for the Spring Carnival.
Oct 10, 202301:09:11
Episode 13 - The Big Dance

Episode 13 - The Big Dance

We have finally arrived - #GF23. The lads break down the preliminaries and all of the fallout and preview the the gig match up between the Pies and Lions. We look at the Brownlow count and Tex has another crack at making a donation to the the TAB. We also rally around some of our heartbroken tweeters!
Sep 26, 202301:15:56
Episode 12 - Anyone Getting Toey?

Episode 12 - Anyone Getting Toey?

A blockbuster episode this week as the lads pay tribute to a legend in Ron Barassi, and then breakdown the twin meltdowns by Port and Melbourne. They also explore who is most under pressure leading into the preliminary finals and Turtle gets ahead of the game and starts to breakdown the GF. And Truganina Tex gets on the punt again
Sep 18, 202301:09:34
Episode 11 - Winners and Losers

Episode 11 - Winners and Losers

Massive breakdown of week one of finals and the lads give their take on the Maynard and Brayshaw incident. The Coach analyses the the coaches first week of finals and we launch our new segment for the finals - Truganina Tex
Sep 13, 202301:08:59
Episode 10 - Here We Go

Episode 10 - Here We Go

The lads get into the swing of finals action and break down the key match ups, who will influence the games and their tips. Morph gives us his take on the coaching scene and Tex goes off with a new finals format.
Sep 06, 202301:03:40
Episode 9 - Controversy and Complacency

Episode 9 - Controversy and Complacency

Plenty to unwrap in this bumper episode as the lads debrief on a couple of rounds that have shaped the season. Lots of discussion around coaches, Dimma’s return, the Tiger retirement party and Tex takes the AFLW to task
Aug 23, 202301:07:33
Episode 8 - The Business End

Episode 8 - The Business End

The lads go town as they debate the Top 4 stumbles, the emergence of Carlton as a genuine threat, and the Port Adelaide concussion fiasco. The Coach takes us through pre finals training loading and tactics, and Tex takes Phil Egan to task.
Aug 09, 202301:05:03
Episode 7 - Building Momentum

Episode 7 - Building Momentum

The Coach re-enters the frame and takes over with his assessment of the best coaching performance of 2023. The lads examine the lead up and momentum into the finals, and the fallout from the game of the year. The Tirade is back and and there is plenty of tweeting action
Jul 26, 202301:01:39
Episode 6 - There’s Still A Pulse

Episode 6 - There’s Still A Pulse

The boys are back after a long mid season bye. Plenty to work through - premiership favourites, top 8 seedlings, coach sackings and plenty of banter. The Tirade is back and our Tweeters get a crack
Jul 19, 202301:13:38
Episode 5 - Meandering Along

Episode 5 - Meandering Along

Plenty to get through after another Warrnambool carnival gets analysed. The lads play news breakers and debrief on the Indigenous round. The Coach is on the carousel and Tex goes off on his favourite topics.
May 22, 202301:06:39
Episode 4 - Look Who’s Back

Episode 4 - Look Who’s Back

Take a listen to the lads dissect the inaugural Gather Round, with the Coach back in the driver’s seat. Tex goes off on Richmond, and we discuss the MRO, umpiring, and the surprise packets of season 2023.
Apr 18, 202358:32
Episode 3 - Someone’s Missing

Episode 3 - Someone’s Missing

Two out of three ain’t bad. Tex and Turtle take on the responsibility of the episode minus the Coach. Plenty of banter after three weeks on all matters afl, world sport and social matters. The Turtle takes over the Coach’s segment and Tex does his tirade!
Apr 04, 202353:58
Episode 2 - Here We Go

Episode 2 - Here We Go

The lads set their sights on Round one and cover the big topics and look at things uniquely for the year ahead. The Coach does some serious homework and Tex is controversial during his rant
Mar 14, 202358:44
Episode 1 - The Sun Rises

Episode 1 - The Sun Rises

The lads are back for season 4. Plenty to dissect around the off season, looking forward to season 2023, and the relaunch of the Coach’s segment!!
Feb 27, 202301:02:41
Episode - 14 It’s A Wrap

Episode - 14 It’s A Wrap

The lads round out the season, take a look at all sports and entertainment and send of their tweeters after a big 2022
Oct 24, 202201:09:22
Episode 13 - One Day in September

Episode 13 - One Day in September

We finally reach the season climax. The lads break down the Preliminary Finals and the Brownlow, and then Tex tips you into a few winners and the Coach shares his GF wisdom. We finish up with a GF special of Tweeters of the Week.
Sep 20, 202201:12:02
Episode 12 - Then There Were Four

Episode 12 - Then There Were Four

Plenty of footy chat as we reach the penultimate week of the season. The Queen gets some love from Tex, the Coach teaches us again and and an old favourite is back.
Sep 14, 202201:05:51
Episode 11 - Lachie, Bevo and the ARC

Episode 11 - Lachie, Bevo and the ARC

The lads break down a great first week of finals. Plenty of drama and Tex goes four from four. The Coach talks on coaches and we enjoy the last ever Tirade.
Sep 06, 202201:12:10
Episode 10 - Let the Real Stuff Begin

Episode 10 - Let the Real Stuff Begin

The lads are back as we do our finals previews and get into the news of the week. The Coach has his say and the Tirade gets into the AFLW and then we search for all of our Carlton tweeters who have gone missing!
Aug 30, 202201:05:30
Episode 9 - That’s Why They Call It the Blues

Episode 9 - That’s Why They Call It the Blues

The lads break down the final round and the Carlton implosion and how the ladder predictor finished up. The Tirade goes off five times over and the Coach brings some balance to the whole affair
Aug 23, 202201:04:36
Episode 8 - We’re Nearly There

Episode 8 - We’re Nearly There

With one round to go, the lads review the ladder predictor, the tribunal farce, the Essendon mess and the Coach gets very toey with Tex.
Aug 15, 202201:11:22
Episode 7 - Nail Biters

Episode 7 - Nail Biters

Huge fortnight of activity gets evaluated by the lads. Cam Smith at the British Open, close games, rule changes and sackings. Tex gets us in legal trouble again and we do our ladder predictors!
Jul 26, 202201:13:15
Episode 6 - Winter is Coming

Episode 6 - Winter is Coming

The lads are back as they cover off a raft of sporting issues including Wimbledon and test cricket in Sri Lanka. The Coach is up and about and Tex comes off the long run.
Jul 12, 202258:10
Episode 5 - There’s Still a Pulse

Episode 5 - There’s Still a Pulse

Hall of Fame grandfather, The Coach, returns to the desk with the lads. And it is all about him! They also find time to talk footy, footy and more footy. The Tirade is back, and our Tweeters had a bit to say over the break
Jun 27, 202201:08:16
Episode 4 - The Spicy Cough Strikes

Episode 4 - The Spicy Cough Strikes

In this episode Tex and Turtle recap the big carnival at the ‘Bool, run solo without the Coach, but steal his segment anyway! They cover off the hot topics in footy and the Tirade returns!
May 10, 202257:04
Episode 3 - Hitting the Road

Episode 3 - Hitting the Road

A first for the team this week as they hit the road and record the pod live from Warrnambool. They talk all things local, regional, facing and footy! They also have a special local identity join them!
May 05, 202201:12:09
Episode 2 - Shane’s Still Here

Episode 2 - Shane’s Still Here

A rare back to back from the lads as they settle into Season 2022. Politics, entertainment and footy tops the list. They prepare for the ‘Bool and talk Gillon, goal hogs and power forwards.
Apr 12, 202259:39
Episode 1 - Welcome Back Kotter

Episode 1 - Welcome Back Kotter

After the long hiatus, the lads are back with the AFL season well underway. They dissect the off season, the first three rounds and launch into another Tirade from Tex, and the Coach finally gets his way and terminates Turtle TV
Apr 04, 202201:06:06
Episode 25 - Christmas Shenanigans

Episode 25 - Christmas Shenanigans

The festive season is here and the lads go all out to finish big for 2021. The highlights, the laughs, some entertainment and some politics! Feliz Navidad
Dec 12, 202152:27
Episode 24 - Go Hard or Go Home

Episode 24 - Go Hard or Go Home

Spring racing is up and running and the lads roll out one of their favourites. Racing.com star race caller and industry A lister, Rick McIntosh joins us to break down all things racing, punting and fun!
Oct 12, 202101:08:22
Episode 23 - It’s Pure Dee-light

Episode 23 - It’s Pure Dee-light

The lads break down every part of the grand final - the key players, the tactics, the coaching moves that mattered and the event and coverage. Even after that, Tex still had something to carry on about!!
Sep 29, 202101:09:28
Episode 22 - It All Comes To This

Episode 22 - It All Comes To This

In our special grand final episode, the lads deep dive into the game, the key players and their predictions. The Coach gives a great insight into the mind games of GF week and the Turtle casts a critical eye over the Brownlow telecast. And the Tirade gets political!!
Sep 21, 202101:19:16
Episode 21 - Daicos Magic

Episode 21 - Daicos Magic

Another great week of finals footy gets analysed by the lads. We also welcomed back our favourite friend of the program, Peter Daicos, who takes us through his thoughts on the Magpies and the upcoming draft that will involve his son Nick. And Tex is back for another tirade!
Sep 08, 202101:17:58
Episode 20 - Getting Down to Business

Episode 20 - Getting Down to Business

The lads break down the first week of finals, dissect the Toby Greene saga and the continuing circus at Carlton. The Coach goes into awards season and our regular segments are back….without gremlins.
Aug 31, 202101:17:36
Episode 19 - Consequences

Episode 19 - Consequences

Against the tide of gremlins, the team get into week one of finals action, address the big questions, the Coach is incisive again with his focus teams, and the Tex and Turtle return with their regular segments.
Aug 24, 202101:12:21
Episode 18 - Who Really Cares?

Episode 18 - Who Really Cares?

Another fiery episode as the lads debate the big issues - political and sport! The Coach goes deep on Brisbane and Sydney and the Turtle goes animated in this week’s segment of Turtle TV. Don’t turn away now, as Tex goes mellow in his Tirade!
Aug 18, 202101:09:57
Episode 17 - Big Mac

Episode 17 - Big Mac

The lads are joined by Glenn McFarlane from News Ltd, for a great chat on journalism, footy, horses and a few other great passions. They cover a couple of big issues, with Tex (Walker) on top of the list.
Aug 10, 202101:26:05
Episode 16 - Yes, No, Maybe!

Episode 16 - Yes, No, Maybe!

This week, the infatuation with the Olympics continues, but we do some deep and meaningful footy chat, the Coach breaks down the Demons and the Cats and the Turtle and Tex have their latest instalments of the Tirade and Turtle TV ready to go!!
Aug 04, 202101:20:54
Episode 15 - Going for Gold

Episode 15 - Going for Gold

In and Olympics themed bonanza, the lads jag gold, silver and bronze. Plenty of commentary about Tokyo 2021, spiced on with footy, politics and entertainment. And….Tex goes off in a special tirade!
Jul 27, 202101:18:16
Episode 14 - Complete Chaos

Episode 14 - Complete Chaos

We hit the big issues this week and talk COVID, finals and rule changes. The Coach does a deep dive on a couple of top four contenders and Turtle TV goes retro. We finish with a friend of the podcast and loyal tweeter.
Jul 19, 202101:19:16
Episode 13 - Who Wants It Most

Episode 13 - Who Wants It Most

The Collingwood mafia are up and about as they take to the Turtle. They discuss all the big issues, the Coach goes inside the heads of the AFL coaches and boundary riders get a mention.
Jul 13, 202101:08:09
Episode 12 - Hiatus Over

Episode 12 - Hiatus Over

After a mid season break the boys are back to talk all things sport and AFL. The Coach does a takeover with his All Australian team at this stage of the season. The Tirade and Turtle TV are back and we cover all the big issues!!
Jul 13, 202101:14:34
Episode 11 - Sir Doug Nicholls

Episode 11 - Sir Doug Nicholls

It’s a podcast frenzy as the boys smash out their third podcast in 11 days. Plenty of chatter around indigenous round, The Coach’s Indigenous team of all time and the usual segments of Turtle TV, Tex’s Tirade and our Tweeters
Jun 08, 202101:10:05
Episode 10 - White Men Can Bounce

Episode 10 - White Men Can Bounce

Tex leads the charge as we do a deep dive into umpiring with our very special guest, Anton McKernan. He talks through umpiring in the 90’s, impacts on his career post forty, and the state of umpiring at the moment. And we always have time to see what’s annoying our tweeters
Jun 03, 202101:09:12
Episode 9 - Lockdown Blitz

Episode 9 - Lockdown Blitz

The boys gather together for a weekend special of the podcast. They cover 10 hot topics covering all aspects - sport, politics and social. COVID, Sir Doug Nicholls, the tribunal, and even Lord Sugar get a mention
May 30, 202101:07:39