Western Weekender Podcast
1) 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 ph...Show More
2) 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 aspira...Show More
3) 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 ple...Show More
4) 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...Show More
5) 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 o...Show More
6) 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 y...Show More
7) Tension's Running High E59 - Round One Revealed plus Panthers Leagues Club memories
The boys discuss Round One after Penrith's 2026 season opener was revealed. Plus we talk about potential new rule changes, the wildcard weekend and reminiscence about the old Panthers Leagues Club. ...Show More
8) Tension's Running High E58 - Loss of the bravest Panther
Troy and Nathan pay tribute to John Farragher following his passing at 68. The boys also discuss Nathan Cleary's future, and what Jaxen Edgar's signing means for Dylan Edwards.
9) Tension's Running High E57 - Is Global Round a winner?
Troy and Nathan debate the merits of Global Round. Plus we pay tribute to Cliff Cartwright, and talk about all the footy. And we prove we have no idea what we're talking about when it comes to the i...Show More
10) Tension's Running High E56 - Will Dylan Edwards play rep footy again?
We discuss what Dylan Edwards' future looks like when it comes to rep footy. Plus we respond to listener topic suggestions, and chat about international footy.