The Bye Round With James Graham
NRL legend James Graham offers his unique perspective on the world of rugby league, featuring in-depth analysis and interviews with some of the game's most fascinating characters.
Episodes
JAM & CHEESE | Unfair Pressure On Nathan Cleary, Moses Leota's Next Move & Another Rugby League Feud Is Brewing!
The Jam & Cheese show is back! James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith, with Charlie White also joining this episode ahead of an Origin impacted Round 18 of the NRL. The boys chat the latest news from State of Origin camp, discuss Moses Leota's next move, the boys also share their stories about having a "run-in" with journos over the years plus we preview every game ahead this weekend! JOIN OU
BAFFLING Origin Selections, Billy’s “Last Dance” & Broncos Player Power Forcing Madge OUT?
James Graham is joined by Luke Keary & Charlie White to discuss all the biggest talking points from the weekend of footy including; the Origin team selections, the crisis at the Broncos, the Wahs and Dolphins epic finish, $5 Billion TV Rights Deal & Is anyone closer to catching Penrith in their form slump? JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcas
The 24-Hour Jai Round Live Stream Best Bits!
The Jai Round live stream is done... and what an incredible effort from the rugby league community! In this special episode, we're reliving the very best moments from our 24-hour marathon fundraiser. Most importantly thank you to everyone who tuned in, donated, shared the stream and got behind Jai and his family. The support shown throughout the 24 hours was nothing short of amazing, and tog
Eels Chasing Leniu, Storm Chasing Xerri BUT Is Sam Walker Set To Leave The Roosters?
James Graham and Charlie White are back in to discuss all the all the biggest topics of footy so far plsu preview a HUGE Round 17 of the NRL! JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com
Why “No One” Can Save The NSW Blues, Bulldogs Big Changes & Can We Lock In The NRL’s 20th Team?
James Graham & Luke Keary are back in after a massive round of NRL action. The boys dissect all the big moments and hottest talking points from the round including; the big changes at the Bulldogs, why Todd Payten's re-signing confuses Jimmy, Dolphins confirm Premiership contending status & Kez's theory on why "no one" can save the NSW Blues ahead of Origin 3. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JU
The Coach Who Paid the Price: Shane Flanagan
Shane Flanagan sits down with James Graham for one of the most candid conversations you'll hear from an NRL coach. Flanno opens up about his brutal exit from the Dragons — the messages his family received, the moment that became the last straw, and how he found a way to move forward. He reflects honestly on his tenure at the club, his pride in the Dragons board, and just how hard it was coac
Queensland Are UNSTOPPABLE & NSW Are In CRISIS | James Graham & Blocker Roach Recap Game 2
James Graham & Steve 'Blocker' Roach join to recap a dominant Queensland performance that has NSW in serious trouble heading to the Suncorp decider. The boys break down the Maroons' stunning second-half blitz, the changes Laurie Daley must make to save the Blues' series, and whether NSW have any answers for this Queensland side. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon
Broncos' Season Is All But OVER, Origin Game 2 & Why Jimmy Is NOT Jumping On The Socceroos Bandwagon
James Graham is joined by Wade Graham to break down a massive week in rugby league. The boys give their verdict on State of Origin Game 2, Jimmy pulls no punches on the Ezra Mam situation — saying he was almost embarrassed watching it unfold as they deliver a damning assessment of the Broncos. Plus the Ashley Klein gambling controversy, Jarome Luai's performance over the weekend, the Sh
The Ultimate State Of Origin Game 2 Preview With Steve Roach & Gorden Tallis!
James Graham is joined by NSW Blues legend Steve Roach and Queensland Maroons enforcer Gorden Tallis for our MASSIVE State of Origin Game 2 Preview at the MCG! The boys review a fiery Game 1, debate what Billy Slater does with Reece Walsh, break down both team selections — including Blocker's strong take on the Haumole Riki omission — and give their verdicts on why each team wins in Me
Origin Selection Debate, Monday Night Football & Is Mitchell Moses Done?
James Graham is joined by Luke Keary to break down all the big talking points ahead of Round 14. The boys get into the Origin selection controversy — including some big calls that have divided opinion — debate the Roosters' finals credentials, and get into a heated discussion about NRL expansion and whether Monday nights should be handed over to the NRLW. Plus previews for the upcoming
Origin Teams NAMED, Panthers SMASH the Tigers & Broncos' Season In CRISIS
Jimmy is joined by Charlie White and Cheese to break down the biggest talking points from Round 14. The boys dissect both the NSW and Queensland Origin squads ahead of Game 2 at the MCG, debate Laurie Daley's bold selection calls and question what Billy Slater is doing with Reece Walsh. Plus, Penrith put the Tigers to the sword in a statement win, the Broncos crash to the Titans in a result that r
NRL Mid-Season Report Cards: Every Team Graded
No team is safe. James and Charlie hand out mid-season report cards to all 17 NRL clubs — from A's to outright failures. Plus they crown the best coach, best player and best rookie of the season so far, debate around the bunker and what the future holds for it. Plus, what Nathan Cleary needs to do to really start turning heads. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreo
Origin Selection Dilemmas, Jai Arrow Livestream Update & Is Jimmy Ready To Embrace Fulltime Fozball?
James Graham is joined by Charlie White to preview a blockbuster Round 14 in the NRL, plus, the boys chat Origin selection dilemmas, influence of podcasting on rugby league, PNG's latest signing and who could be next & is JImmy finally ready to embrace Fulltime Fozball? JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast NordVPN Special Offer: https://nor
Jimmy's BACK From Spain, Dragons FINALLY Win & Did We Just Witness A Grand Final Preview ?
James Graham is BACK after his birthday bash in Spain, which included watching the State of Origin at 11am with no sound! Jimmy is joined by Luke Keary & Charlie White to talk all the big topics from Round 13 of the NRL. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Great Southern Bank: ht
The England Revolution Begins: Brian McDermott
Welcome to another big edition of The Bye Round interview show! On today's episode James Graham is joined by the brand new England coach Brian McDermott to reveal his vision for the national team, reflects on the recent Ashes series defeat, discuss World Cup squad decisions and explains why English rugby league is entering a crucial new era! JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://ww
Were The Queensland Maroons Robbed? Gorden Tallis & Brandon Smith Recap An UNBELIEVABLE Origin Opener
Gorden Tallis & Brandon Smith join Charlie White to recap an unbelievable and controversial opening game to the 2026 State of Origin series! JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Great Southern Bank: https://bit.ly/4cG2RKd Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/con
Mitch Moses Injury Bombshell, Luke Keary’s Premiership Pyramid & The Worst Podcast Opening Ever
Luke Keary & Charlie White recorded the podcast before the Mitch Moses injury news dropped. On this edition of the podcast the boys unpack the massive fallout surrounding Mitch Moses’ injury and what it means for the NSW Blues heading into Origin. Andrew Abdo steps away as NRL CEO, Luke Keary shares his Premiership Pyramid... And somehow… before any of that… we de
The Ultimate State Of Origin Game 1 Preview With Kevin Walters & Wade Graham!
James Graham is joined by Queensland Maroons legend Kevin Walters & NSW Blues legend Wade Graham for our MASSIVE State of Origin Preview! The boys break down the biggest selection calls, the key match-ups that could decide the series and what both NSW and Queensland need to do to get the upper hand in Game I. Plus, the boys share their favorite camp stories and their all time favourite Origin
Phil Gould Opens Up On The Current State of the Bulldogs
In this special episode of The Bye Round, James Graham sits down with Phil 'Gus' Gould for an unfiltered deep dive into the current state of the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. From the pressure surrounding the club, to recruitment, culture, coaching and the expectations that come with wearing the Bulldogs jersey .... nothing is off limits! JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreo
Origin Teams Reaction, Magic Round Shenanigans & Are We Happy With The Quality Of Footy Being Played?
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Jimmy Graham, Luke Keary and Charlie White are back in-studio for a bumper edition of the show as the boys discuss all the on-field and off-field antics at Magic Round plus all the reaction as both Origin teams were selected for Game 1! NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Great South
🇵🇬 Building The PNG Chiefs: A Realistic Top 22 Playing Roster
This was recorded before Ivan Cleary made his decision to step away from the Panthers & before Luke Metcalf's decision to join the Dragons JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast In this special episode of The Bye Round, James Graham is joined by Code Sports' Michael Carayannis and Charlie White to tackle rugby league’s biggest expansion chal
Ivan Cleary's BOMBSHELL Panthers Exit... Could Nathan Be Next To Go? Luke Metcalf's Future & Magic Round Preview
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham is joined by Charlie White to dissect a monumental day in rugby league following the annoucnement Ivan Cleary will depart the Panthers at the end of 2027. Jimmy and Charlie breakdown what it means for Ivan, Nathan, the Panthers and everything else in-between! Plus, the boys chat Luke Metcalf's future
Luke Keary’s Left-Field Origin Selections, Breaking Down The Bulldogs Crisis & Is Jimmy FINALLY Onboard Fozball?
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham is joined by Luke Keary & Charlie White after a big weekend of footy. The boys discuss all the big issues from round 10, Kez throws up a few left-field suggestions for Origin selection, we breakdown the Bulldogs crisis, the Dragons big coaching conundrum & is Jimmy finally onboard for Fozball
Our Honest Thoughts On The PNG Chiefs & Michael Chammas Reveals ALL On Jarome Luai Signing!
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Today’s episode of The Bye Round is a HUGE! In part one, James Graham & Charlie White unpack their whirlwind trip to PNG and reveal their honest thoughts on the PNG Chiefs; the hype, the reality and what shocked them most. Then in part two, PNG Chiefs GM of Football Michael Chammas joins Jimmy for a&nbs
The Melbourne Storm CRISIS, Jimmy's HONEST Thoughts On PNG & FULL Round 10 Preview!
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham is joined by The Daily Telegraph's Brent Read ahead of a HUGE Round 10 in the NRL! The boys dissect where it's all gone wrong for the Storm this season, Jimmy shares his honest thought on PNG after his recent trip to the country, Ready explains why he's pick Perth over PNG, we chat Latrell Michell en
Jimmy Deep Dives Into The TROUBLES At The Bulldogs, HUGE NSW Origin Bolter & Spencer Leniu Heading For The EXIT At The Roosters?
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham & Charlie White are in for a shortened version of the round nine review, as the boys are off to explore PNG! But before we get there, in this episode Jimmy takes a deep dive on the issues at the Bulldogs, throws up an Origin bolter for NSW and we chat if Spencer Leniu's time at the Roosters is co
From Setback To Comeback: Josh Schuster
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast There’s been plenty said about Josh Schuster & now he gets his turn! Josh joins James Graham for an honest and in-depth chat about the highs, the setbacks, and everything in between. Josh addresses the headlines, reflects on the pressure, and opens up on where his game, and his mindset, are at right now
Jarome Luai’s HISTORIC Move To PNG, The Impact On The Tigers & We Attempt To Prank Cheese!
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham is joined Charlie White and old friend Brandon Smith to chat all things rugby league with the BIGGEST story of the year already run and won! Jarome Luai is officially off to PNG in 2028 the boys breakdown what it means for PNG, the Tigers and the rest of the NRL, plus we chat the issues at the Bulldo
Could Jarome Luai Walkout On The Tigers? Plus, Fulltime Fozball & Are The Bulldogs In Crisis?
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham is joined by Luke Keary & Charlie White for a deep dive into all the action from round 8 in the NRL, plus, the major story that Jarome Luai was spotting in PNG touring the country ahead of a potential move. What does it mean for the Tigers? What does it mean for PNG? The crew discuss it all! 
The Fan Roundtable #5 - Dragons, Roosters & Tigers
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Welcome to the fifth edition of The Bye Round’s Fan Roundtable! This episode Jimmy is joined by Dragons fan Andrew Kalaizis to discuss the dramas at the Red V, Pat Clifton talks the under the radar Roosters & Lachy McIntyre opens up on the Tigers HOT start to 2026! Beer Footy Food Festival Code: BYEROUN
Dean Young Makes Two BRAVE Decisions BUT Is He Being Set Up To Fail?! Round 8 NRL Preview
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham Charlie White are back in ahead of a massive weekend of footy, Round 8 already?!?! The boys review a crazy last few days in the world of rugby league including Dean Young becoming Interim Head Coach, sacking assistant Michael Ennis and giving a young prospect his NRL debut! Plus, we take Andrew Abdo'
🚨Emergency Podcast 🚨 Shane Flanagan Sacked As Dragons Head Coach + Round 7 Review
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham, Luke Keary & Charlie White are in for an emergency podcast following the Dragons sacking of head coach Shane Flanagan plus the boys review the other hot topics from Round 7 of the NRL! Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Beer Footy Food Festival Code: BYEROUNDBUDS Bee
The Quarter Season Report Card: Rating Every NRL Team So Far In 2026
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham, Luke Keary & Charlie White are in for the Quarter Season Report Card. The boys review each team and give them a rating from A+ to a dreaded F! Let us know which ratings are spot on and which are way off the mark in the comments or shoot us a DM on Insta! Enquire About Our Studio: https://t
Dragons Massive WOES Continue, Gus Gould’s Creamy Comment & What’s The Matter With Parramatta?
Jacek Laurin Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/return-of-the-yak James Graham & Charlie White are back in ahead of Round 7 in the NRL! The boys discuss the continues woes at the St George Illawarra Dragons, with young gun prospect Loko Pasifiki Tonga requesting an immediate release, the club's pursuit of Scott Drinkwater and just how much time does Flanno have left at the club? Plus, we a
Bye Round 99 | We Rank The 99 BEST Players In The NRL | The Finale 20-1
Welcome to the Ultimate Rugby League countdown, this is 'The Bye Round 99' all powered by Maccas! Over the next four weeks, James Graham is ranking the 99 best players in the NRL right now. No reputations spared, no bias, just straight footy IQ. In Part four, Jimmy counts down the top 20 players in the NRL - did he get it right? Let us know via the comments or shoot us an Insta DM! The Bye Round 9
Tigers Fans Can DARE to Dream, Time for the Dragons to Start Playing the Kids & The Disruptor Controversy
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham & Luke Keary are back to unpack Round 6 of the NRL! The boys break down the Tigers’ surge and Top 4 potential, the Dragons’ ongoing issues and whether it’s time to rebuild, and Parramatta’s worrying form after a heavy loss to the Titans. They also cover the Warriors’
We Rank The Bleakest NRL Team Situations For The Next 5 Years!
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham & Charlie White jump in to rank every NRL team from 1-17 for which teams have the brightest & bleakest situations over the next 5 years. We look at the stability off field at each club, the young kids coming through & the age profile of each teams key players. Enquire About Our Stud
The Man Who Can SAVE The Dragons, Perth Bears Concerns & Is Joey Manu On His Way Back To The Roosters?
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham is joined by Charlie White ahead of a HUGE weekend of footy. But before previewing every game of round 6 the boys debrief on Monday’s Dragons chat, including the man who could save the club, Charlie reveals his concerns for the Perth Bears and is Joey Manu on his way back to the Roosters? Enqui
Bye Round 99 | We Rank The 99 BEST Players In The NRL | Part Three 50-21
Welcome to the Ultimate Rugby League countdown, this is 'The Bye Round 99' all powered by Maccas! Over the next four weeks, James Graham is ranking the 99 best players in the NRL right now. No reputations spared, no bias, just straight footy IQ. In Part three, Jimmy counts down 50 to 21, did he get it right? Let us know via the comments or shoot us an Insta DM! The Bye Round 99 powered by 99c McDe
REAL Reason The Dragons Are A Mess, Bulldogs Shaky Start Continues & Can Penrith Become The NRL Invincibles?
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham & Luke Keary are back in on this Easter Monday to unpack Round 5 of the NRL! The boys discuss the dreadful Dragons performance and what it means for the future of coach Shane Flanagan, plus, Manly’s big win, the unstoppable Panthers, Sharks show their contender status & Jimmy weighs-in
Calm In The Chaos: Jamal Fogarty
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast On today's episode James Graham goes one-on-one Jamal Fogarty. The Manly halfback opens up on the fallout from Anthony Seibold’s sacking and how the playing group handled the chaos, before putting the bigger picture into perspective both on and off the field. He shares what it's like having Kieran Foran ste
Old School Media v Modern Media, Bulldogs Death Threats & Dissecting The Dragons Issues With Paul Kent
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham & Charlie White are joined by a very special guest, veteran rugby league journalist Paul Kent! In a wide-ranging chat Kenty shares an update on his health following his cancer diagnosis, we discuss the difference between old school media vs. the modern day and why we can't lose the rugby league d
Bye Round 99 | Ranking The 99 BEST Players In The NRL | Part Two 74-51
Welcome to the Ultimate Rugby League countdown, this is 'The Bye Round 99' all powered by Maccas! Over the next four weeks, James Graham is ranking the 99 best players in the NRL right now. No reputations spared, no bias, just straight footy IQ. In Part two, Jimmy counts down 74 to 51, did he get it right? Let us know via the comments or shoot us an Insta DM! The Bye Round 99 powered by 99c McDeli
Keary Questions Bulldogs BIG Switch, Jimmy’s Concern For Foran & Are The Tigers The Real Deal?
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Luke Keary joins James Graham for a comprehensive review of all the footy action that took place in Round 4! The boys look at the top contenders to take the Manly job full-time, Jimmy reflects on the Bulldogs shock loss to Knights and where it's going wrong, recap the Dragons 0-4 start to the season and we answer
The Gaffer: Daniel Anderson
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast On today's episode, Jimmy Graham is joined by his former St Helens coach Daniel Anderson. The Gaffer opens up on what is was really like coaching Jimmy in his early days, to taking the Warriors to their first ever Grand Final and later dominating in Super League with St Helens! Plus, Anderson also reflects on his
🚨EMERGENCY PODCAST🚨 | Seibold Sacked, Foran Takes Over & The Truth Behind The Story!
Danny Weidler & Luke Keary join Charlie White for an emergency podcast with Anthony Seibold OUT at the Manly Sea Eagles! Danny Weidler who broke the story tells us what actually went wrong at Manly? From the moment Daly Cherry-Evans publicly signalled cracks, to the “stench” hanging over the club, we unpack how it all unravelled. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.
Hectic Cheese Is Back, More Drama At The Broncos & Full Round 4 Preview!
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast The Hectic Cheese is back! Brandon Smith is back in The Bye Round studios joining Jimmy Graham & Charlie White ahead of a massive weekend of footy! The boys preview every game of round four plus we discuss the continuing dramas at the Broncos, a wild Roosters conspiracy theory is floated, the Bunnies at back
Bye Round 99 | We Rank The 99 BEST Players Currently In The NRL | Part One 99-75
Welcome to the Ultimate Rugby League countdown, this is 'The Bye Round 99' all powered by Maccas! Over the next four weeks, James Graham is ranking the 99 best players in the NRL right now. No reputations spared, no bias, just straight footy IQ. In Part One, Jimmy counts down 99 to 75, did he get it right? Let us know via the comments or shoot us an Insta DM! The Bye Round 99 powered by 99c McDeli
The 2 Ref Calls We HATED, Roosters Halves Under FIRE, Missing X-Factors & Can Anyone Stop The 'Riff?
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham & Luke Keary are back in after another wild weekend of NRL action! The boys discuss all the biggest talking points from Round 3 including; the Eels vs Dragons clash, where recruitment questions, X-factor issues take centre stage. Kez opens up on the mounting pressure on the Roosters halves, Bronc
The Fan Roundtable #4 | Manly, Cowboys & Warriors
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast The Fan Roundtable is back, for its fourth edition overall and the first of 2026! On this episode Jimmy is joined Tommy Tobler to where it's gone wrong for Manly to start this season. Nathan Corbett a.k.a Random Stats Guys answers if Todd Payten is still the right man for the job at the Cowboys. And finally, Joel
Gorden Tallis Opens Up On His Explosive 'Feud' With Madge & Adam Reynolds, Plus, We Preview A Blockbuster Round 3!
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Jimmy and Charlie are joined by special guest and the man in the news, Gold Coast Titans part-owner Gorden Tallis! The Raging Bull opens up on his explosive "feud" with Michael Maguire & Adam Reynolds & takes aim at Brisbane journalists. Plus the boys also discuss the latest in the Bronson Xerri drama, E-
Manly’s All-Time Disaster, Real Bronson Xerri Story & Was Tallis Right To Fire Shots At Adam Reynolds?
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham & Luke Keary are back in to review all the weekend action! From the Eels upset win in Brisbane, to a history making night at Allianz and even some drama in Belmore, the boys discuss all the hottest topics from round two of the NRL! NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Enquire Ab
Seven Major Marathons In One Year: Keegan Hipgrave
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast On today's episode James Graham is joined by former NRL player turned podcaster turned mental health advocate turned marathon runner, the legend Keegan Hipgrave. In this incredible chat the boys chat about their mutual love for running, which includes Keegan's 2026 challenge of running every major marathon in the
Ponga's BIG Kiwi Switch, The Battle Against Rugby Union & Could State Of Origin Land On Netflix?
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham & Charlie White are back in for another week of Mid-Week Matters! The boys preview every game of round 2, plus, chat Kalyn Ponga's allegiance switch, the noise around the six again rule change, why League must win the code war against Union in Junior Footy and could State of Origin land on Netfli
Jimmy Calls B.S On Zac Lomax, Broncos Humiliated & Should DCE Face Same Scrutiny As Lachlan Galvin?
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham & Luke Keary are in, as Round 1 of the NRL is officially complete. The boys dissect all the important talking points including; Souths statement win, the Broncos humiliated at home, Raiders golden point win and the Roosters halves combination comes under scrutiny! Plus, Jimmy reacts to Zac Lomax'
The Brains Behind The PNG Chiefs: Michael Chammas & Lorna McPherson
JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast This week on The Bye Round, James Graham is on location in Las Vegas with two of the key architects behind rugby league’s newest and most fascinating project, the PNG Chiefs. Joining Jimmy are the brains behind the Chiefs: General Manager of Football Michael Chammas and CEO Lorna McPherson.They dive deep in
Jimmy's WILD Lomax Theory, Time For A Loan System & Should The NRL Start Their Own Comp In England?
Welcome to another edition of Mid-Week-Matters with James Graham & Charlie White. In this episode the boys discuss the latest on Zac Lomax, Mitch Barnett's future, the shock non-selection for the Raiders in round one which leads to a debate around introducing a loan system and Jimmy is asked if the NRL should start their own competition in England featuring the biggest clubs in the country? Pl
Bulldogs Controversial Win, Extreme Heat On Todd Payten & The Untold Stories Of Vegas!
James Graham and Luke Keary dissect all the action from the opening weekend of the NRL in Las Vegas! The Bulldogs thrilling yet controversial win, the heat now turned up to maximum on Todd Payten folloiwing the Cowboys first-up loss, NRL Europe talks ramp up plus Kez shares never before told insight into the infamous Broncos & Roosters hotel scuffle NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/j
James Graham Predicts The Top 10 Signings Of The 2026 NRL Season
Ahead of the 2026 NRL season kickoff in Las Vegas, James Graham sticks his neck out predicts the Top 10 Signings of the year. From 10-1 these are the players Jimmy predicts we’ll all be raving about when the dust settles come October once the season is over! Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ H
The NRL Las Vegas Takeover Begins, Lomax Saga Takes Another Turn & Where To Next For Mitch Barnett?
The NRL has taken over Las Vegas once again and James Graham & Charlie White are on deck to discuss all the latest and biggest NRL news heading into the season opener! On this episode; the boys discuss Mitch Barnett's release from the Wahs, the Zac Lomax saga takes yet another controversial turn, the Bulldogs culture & we preview both season opening games! Enquire About Our Studio: h
The Contenders: 2026 NRL Season Preview Part 2
Part 2 of our 2026 NRL season preview is here and this is all about the contenders! Jimmy reveals his top 8 plus he shares his bold predictions for State of Origin, which includes Zac Lomax?!?! Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram:
The Pretenders: 2026 NRL Season Preview - Part One
Our massive season preview is here with James Graham going in depth on every club for the 2026 season! We've split this into 2 parts with the first episode James focussing on the teams that will finish from 10th-17th! Tune in Tuesday for Jimmy to reveal his top 8! Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ H
Latrell's Big Move, Jahrome Hughes Origin Call & Are The Tigers Closer To A Premiership Than The Wahs?
James Graham and Charlie White are back in-studio and kick this episode off by announcing our huge Las Vegas Live Show alongside Rugby League Guru! To the footy and the boys unpack Latrell Mitchell's positional switch, Perth Bears linked with Premiership winners and former Origin players, Leo Thompson's long-term injury setback, plus, Jahrome Hughes drops a State of Origin bombshell
Biggest Origin Shake-Up In History, Lomax Saga Takes Wild Twist & Keary's Blue Trainer Theory
James Graham and Luke Keary are back to dive headfirst into the game’s biggest talking points from the weekend. The boys unpack the Origin eligibility rule changes, the Zac Lomax saga takes another wild turn following controversial text messages, plus we wrap week two of the trials and preview a mouthwatering World Club Challenge between Hull KR & Brisbane Broncos! Enquire About Our
2026 Premiership Pie: Your Club's Percentage Chance Of Winning The NRL!
Welcome to the episode that will divide fan bases across the country... The 2026 NRL Premiership Pie Chat! James Graham constructs his definitive Pie Chart, assigning every club a percentage chance of lifting the trophy. Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow T
Broncos PR Spin Over Payne Haas Saga, Jimmy’s ‘Clash’ With Des Hasler & An NRL Podcast Scandal?!?!
James Graham is back in with Charlie White for another edition of Mid-Week Matters. The boys rip into all the latest news around the Payne Haas saga including the Broncos PR spin fooling no one, plus, Jimmy shares his own stories of when he clashed with former coach Des Hasler & we play another round of Who's Most Likely, which includes a NRL podcast scandal??? Enquire About Our Studio: https:
Real Reason Behind Payne Haas Quitting The Broncos, Rabbitohs’ Salary Cap Squeeze & NRL Trial Watch!
James Graham is joined by Luke Keary and Charlie White as they rip into one of the biggest NRL bombshells in recent memory. Payne Haas shocks the NRL by quitting the Broncos and landing at South Sydney. The boys unpack what it means for the Rabbitohs and all the the fallout in Brisbane. Pluis, we chat Adam Reynolds’ looming retirement, hand out early overreactions from NRL Trials Week 1
The Dual-Code Immortal: Brad Thorn
On this week's episode of The Bye Round Interview show, James Graham sits down with one of the few athletes to conquer both rugby union and rugby league at the highest level, the Dual-Code Immortal Brad Thorn! The boys chat in-depth about Brad's life and career. From Premiership success with the Brisbane Broncos to Rugby World Cup glory with the All Blacks, Thorn reflects on the moments that
The New Rule Set to Shake Up Origin, Chammas Lands PNG Gig & The Team Most Likely To Stun The NRL In 2026 Is?!?!
James Graham and Charlie White are back for Mid-Week Matters, breaking down the biggest talking points in rugby league right now including; the NRL's decision to backflip on its controversial kickoff rule change, plus, the new interchange rule that could change Origin forever! Also the boys also unpack Michael Chammas landing a key role with the PNG Chiefs, Jake Trbojevic’s long-a
Our NRL “Hot Takes” For 2026, DCE’s Impact At The Roosters & Jimmy's Bizarre Call Out!
James Graham and Luke Keary are back on as the countdown to the NRL kick-off continues. On today's show the boys rip into; Cam Munster’s latest purchase in Queensland pub Buzz Rothfield calls time on his career, the boys fire off some massive NRL 2026 hot takes that could age terribly and Jimmy had a bizarre call out to every current and former NRL player! Enquire About Our Studio: http
Pre-Season Horror Stories, More Zac Lomax Drama & The Teams That Will Rise In 2026
Premiership winner and one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, Luke Keary, joins the team for the 2026 NRL season and this is his first official podcast alongside James Graham. The boys dive straight in with some classic NRL pre-season horror stories, discuss the latest drama between Zac Lomax & the Eels, Angus Crichton’s defection to rugby union & Kez reveals
The Excitement Index: We Ranked Every NRL Team By How Watchable They’ll Be In 2026
James Graham and Charlie White are back in and this time we rank all 17 NRL teams based on one simple question: how excited are we to actually watch them in 2026? No ladder predictions, no premiership tips. This podcast is based on just pure vibes, eyeballs and brutally honest footy chat. This is the NRL Excitement Index! NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham
The Truth: Brandon Smith Opens Up On Sobriety Journey & Focussing On Footy!
Welcome to a special edition and the last (for now) episode of the Jam & Cheese show! Fresh from Jimmy's groundbreaking Mental Health podcast, a raw and honest Brandon Smith shares the story of his own battle. In another eye-opening chat, you'll hear Cheese unlike you've ever heard before as he details in-depth his journey over the past 3 years. Lifeline: Call 13 11 14 for support. Beyon
Lomax's NRL Future Up In The Air, Rule Changes & Are Jimmy & Sam Burgess Set To Coach England?!?!
James Graham and Charlie White are back for The Bye Round's first official episode of 2026 and they boys kick off the year with a proper catch-up after the off-season, unpacking what actually went down on holidays before diving straight into the big footy talking points. Charlie puts Jimmy in the hot seat over a potential England coaching role, they react to Keaon Koloamatangi’s move to
Dan Hooker Breaks Down UFC 325, Dustin Poirier Fight & Viral Videos With IShowSpeed
Ahead of UFC 325 in Sydney Jimmy goes toe-to-toe with one of the toughest men in the UFC, Dan “The Hangman” Hooker! Dan opens up on the fighter mindset, what it really takes to survive at the elite level and how you prepare when violence is literally your job. Plus, he reflects on his war with Dustin Poirier & breaks down the chaos of the IShowSpeed fight! Email: thebyeround@
James Graham Shares The Untold Story Of His Mental Health Battle
On a special edition of The Bye Round, James Graham is joined by Charlie White for a candid and raw chat about Mental Health. In this eye-opening podcast Jimmy gets vulnerable and opens up on the never-before told story about his own battles with mental health. Lifeline: Call 13 11 14 for support. Beyond Blue: Call 1300 22 4636 for support with anxiety, depression and mental health crises. T
The 2026 NRL Fantasy Draft: Inter Me Nan vs. White Swans vs. MC Hammers
The Bye Round’s annual NRL Fantasy Draft is back and this year it's a threesome! This year Jimmy & Charlie are joined by leading NRL journo & friend of the show Michael Chammas for the ultimate fantasy draft showdown! Who plays it safe? Who reaches way too early? And who realises far too late they’ve completely cooked their team? Welcome to the Bye Round NRL Fantasy
The 2025 End Of Year NRL Quiz Show!
Welcome to our final podcast of 2025 as Jimmy & Charlie go head-to-head in the end of year NRL quiz! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundSee omny
The 21 Questions Of Life With The Montoyas!
This week James Graham is joined by The Montoyas, Marcelo and Tayla, for a no-holds-barred deep dive into life, love and everything in between. They tackle the 21 questions of life; from ridiculous hypotheticals to moments of pure honesty, this episode is chaos in its finest form. CHECK OUT THE MONTOYAS PODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/themontoyaspodcast/?hl=en Email: thebyeround@gmail.com
Tigers Unnecessary Move, Boardroom Backflip Of The Century & Our Favourite NRL Moments Of 2025
From everyone at The Bye Round we share our deepest condolences to those impacted by the Bondi tragedy that occurred on Sunday. If you have been directly impacted or know someone who has been, the Public Information and Inquiry Centre can be contacted by calling 1800 227 228. On the final edition of Mid-Week Matters for 2025, James Graham & Charlie White reflect on the events at Bondi Beach th
