The Circus
Welcome to The Circus: week-after-week of prestige narration from the hotbed of Australian winter sport. Featuring players, pundits, comics and punters, join The Grade Cricketer’s Pez and Higgos as they chronicle the culture, scandal, farce and humourlessness of the codes the nation actually cares about.
Episodes
Vale World Cup 2026, with Jack Snape
Can we do this every year? Follow the podcast to get new episodes EVERY Wednesday. What's Getting You HOTline Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube Please direct all reviews and corrections to boysactually@gmail.com. Please like, rate, subscribe and other algorithm stuff if you’re inclined. An extra hour of Pez and Higgos every week via Patreon or Apple
Stick with it, with Greg Inglis
NRL legend Greg Inglis joins the show to chat origin, playing with immortals, Craig and Wayne, Goanna academy and mental health. Check out GI’s work and please donate at goannaacademy.org.au Follow the podcast to get new episodes EVERY Wednesday. What's Getting You HOTline Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube Please direct all reviews and corrections to boy
Socceroos shootout heartbreak, with Vince Rugari
Processing everything that went wrong and right for the Socceroos during this year's World Cup. Will we ever win? Would we still be in the tournament if Patrick Beach was in goals? Vince Rugari joins the show to dissect all of Popa's galaxy brain moves, both those that worked and those that didn't. The AFL is on, Queensland have already won tonight's State of Origin. Wimbledon is also still o
The Socceroos are perfect as they are, with Georgie Parker
Australia are the last Asian team in the World Cup. And as we stroll around the temples in kumonos like Tom Cruise in the last Samurai, we revel in the ultimate success of having an unbelievably favourable draw and that we’ve got a guy at left back, cum right wing that has a body that is unbelievable to look at. Today’s show has a real World Cup focus to it as we dissect noise co
The Great Socceroos Sickie, with Vithushan Ehantharajah
Who had a worse half: NSW or the Socceroos?The Socceroos prepare for our final group stage game against Paraguay. Who are Paraguay, where is it and what do they do? Will they be too good for Australia?AFL team songs are fun again and Serena is back in Wimbledon. 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/thecircusIt’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back gua
We may never lose again, with James Bracey
Australia may never lose in any sport ever again. 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/thecircusIt’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! 👍 Use code the code FILTHY for 25% off your Smith Optics order at https://smithopticsaustralia.com Follow the podcast to get new episodes EVERY Wednesday. What's Getting You HOTline Follow
World Cup Fever
It's almost kick-off time and we still expect Australia to win everything. 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/thecircusIt’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! 👍 Use code the code FILTHY for 25% off your Smith Optics order at https://smithopticsaustralia.com Follow the podcast to get new episodes EVERY Wednesday. What's Getting
Socceroos are underdogs that should progress, with Shaun Micallef
Is Jordy Bos Australia's greatest player in 20 years. Who are the rest of these guys? Are Australia a bigger footballing powerhouse than Italy? Right now, Bitdefender’s running a special offer, so you can lock in protection and saveHit the link, get set up in minutes, and stay one step ahead. https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N256806.5998227INFLUENCERSAU/B33112259.447573941;
Origin preview, Hird looms large, who plays for the Socceroos?
Is the #ragtagification of the Blues a good thing? Will the prodigal son return to Windy Hill* and what does a shirtless Kane Cornes have to say about it? Can V'landys expand his portfolio (property or otherwise)? And does Damian Mori still play for the Socceroos? *The Hangar Working title: The-Circus_EP-15-audio.mp3 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/thecircusIt’s
Sporting Icks
Kane Cornes has shared his (sporting) icks, Pendles is gamesmogging Boomer, Queensland's playing 4D chess with the non-selection of Reece Walsh and we ask how many series would you trade to get Joey as coach of the Blues? For the full experience, please download Subway Surfers. Use code the code FILTHY for 25% off at https://smithopticsaustralia.com What's Getting You HOTline https://www.speakpipe
VARsenal, Vossy & Golden Guernseys
Did the Eels plan for the Golden Point three-point play? Has Karlos earned himself a permanent spot amongst Freddy & The Eighth? Who's buying Pendle's golden guernsey and could Andrew Voss land himself at Carlton? 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/thecircusIt’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! 👍 Use code the code FILTHY for 25% off at h
Strengths and Weaknesses, with Catherine Murphy
Whiteboard illegalities, the Storm may never win again, everyone is very happy to see the Panthers winning again and Arsenal book a ticket to Budapest for the Champions League final 🌎Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/thecircusIt’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! 👍 Use code the code FILTHY for 25% off at https://smithopticsaustralia.comSee o
Tax Free Bunce, with RUEL
Jarome Luai takes the tax free bounce in PNG, another confusing week in AFL offices and things are getting very interesting in Football over in Europe. Australian international poster RUEL joins the show to chat AFL, touring the world and post-show games of FIFA. 🌎Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/thecircusIt’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back gua
Dogs Barking
Is Nick Daicos better than Michael Jordan? The big red V have a new leader, LIV golf is dead, Lomax looks good in the Super Rugby and Arsenal are close to losing the league title to City, again.... Use code the code FILTHY for 25% off at https://smithopticsaustralia.com Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code thecircus at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily
Conspiracies against your club, with Tim Hewitt
Follow Hewy on Instagram here @hewybaby and you can buy tickets to Big Hewy's Footy Show and Comedy at the Cooper's Inn as well as listen to his Feed em brah podcast with Zack Dyer here: https://linktr.ee/Hewy Prince Harry's in town committing Sherrin Violations, the Umpires in the AFL are spreading fake news, Australia discover track and field events, Rory wins the Masters and the NRL media
Gut punches, Gould and Gimlet, with Billy D'Arcy
The greatest round of AFL ever, gambling bans implemented incrementally and it's finally Masters week. Catch Billy D'Arcy's show 'You Wish Babe' at the Melbourne International Comedy festival Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code thecircus at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/thecircus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Day GF locked, Foz too hot, Tiger flips again
Caufield South's very own Kylie Minogue to headline AFL Grandfinal, Manly have a hot new coach, Tigers flipped again and the Socceroos win both their World Cup send off games. 🌎Get our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/thecircus It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! 👍 Remember that the only place you can watch every game of every round of this A
Kylie’s twilight ultimatum, Fake tough guys, Tillies miss silverware
Daniel Connell fills the seat for Higgos as we chat Madge vs Gordy, Wests Tigers documentaries. Kylie Minogue's ultimatum, Tassie getting their first VFL win and the Tillies miss another chance at silverware. Catch Daniel Connell's show 'Prairie Dog' at the Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Brisbane comedy festivals. 🌎Get our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/thecircus It&rs
Tillies through, Albo's ground invasion, Kane goes whack, with Betoota Advocate
Why can't every generation of Australian sport be a golden generation? Is Zach Merrett sending signals to his teammates or is he just getting some Gatorade? It's a watch. Friend of the show, Hewy, once again steps in for Higgos and we chat to Clancy Overell and Errol Parker from The Betoota Advocate. Follow Hewy on Instagram here @hewybaby and you can buy tickets to Big Hewy's Footy Sho
Scissor lifts, media wars and Madge, with Craig Foster
The Broncos are in Crisis, Zac Lomax fulfils a life long dream of playing for the Wallabies, the Hawks boys have had a scissor life incident in Phoenix, Oscar spins out of the Grand Prix and the Tillies are into the quarter finals. Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/thecircus Follow Hewy on Instagram @hewybaby It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back
Are you coaching for your life? with Tom Papley
Now with a whole episode on terra firma, not coming to you from Bruno Mars Drive. Has the shine come off of Vegas? What is a respectable scoreline for the Matildas? And should Tom Papley be doing more to make Sam McClure's list of 31 a-graders? Just a note that this was record prior to us learning about the passing of legendary football commentator Dennis Cometti, Vale. The wait is over as Formula
A-Graders, Vegas, Mexican cartels, with Christian Welch
Babe! BABE! The Circus, with Pez and Higgos is back. And in the blink of an eye, footy is back, soap operas are back and weekly scheduling is back. Just how many agendas will be set? Just how many glasses of narrative will we drink each week? Don’t Miss a Thing this summer of cricket. Watch every AFL Community Series match live and exclusive on Fox Footy, included on Kayo Sports.
The Circus returns for 2026!
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Season Finale, with Tom Decent & Vince Rugari
Curtains close on season 1 of The Circus. Tom Decent joins the show to talk all things Wallabies and The Aussies dominating in the drink. Vince Rugari chats the current state of Australian football, Adrian Segecic and the lads golf trip with Cheese and the boys. Who are the "come-cleaners" in the AFL? What's Getting You HOTline Please direct all reviews and corrections to boy
Mercy Rule, with Tom Morris
Rugby Union is back.The Wallabies are back. Who triggered whom in the AFL? Rabs is considering a WFH comeback in the commentary box. The Premier League is back but can the promoted teams stay up. Oscar Piastri has his own grandstand at next years Albert Park Grand Prix. Tom Morris joins to talk all things footy media, cricket and life. What's Getting You HOTline Please direct all
Dinner With A View, with Brandon Jack
There's biffs in the stands at AFL games, Panthers are back in the top 4 and the Premiere League is back. Does the WNBA have a s*x toy problem? Palestine Pearce fills us in on what exactly was going through his head whilst kicking the match winner against Port Adelaide. Brandon Jack joins the show to chat his new book 'Pissants', bloods culture and being a "rare bloke" inside an AFL club. Bu
Gus' New Bionic Eye
A rich weekend of footy. Coach sacking season and a sniff of the finals. Controversy LOOMS LARGE as Penrith Panthers trainer disgracefully runs in front of goal kicker. Revenge in the air for the Tigers. Phil Gould's second bionic eye. Things get very somber whilst talking about the AFL. Tom Morris calls in to give a complete update on the Melbourne Demons coaching situation. Dillon joins the show
It's A Trap with Tom Green
Tom Green joins the program to chat donkey kicks, taking over captaincy, All-Australian snubs, flexes his knowledge of history, GWS socials and the 'In The Green Room' podcast. Pez and Higgos chat all things British & Irish Lions, NRL, AFL, Chloe Kelly dominating the Euros, the Tillies Asia Cup draw and Aussies dominating in the pool at the Swimming World Championships. Join Swyftx &
Love and Lineouts, with Phil Waugh
Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh joins us to chat the future of Rugby in Australia, Sydney Grade Cricket, British and Irish Lions tour and other hot topic issues. Plus, the AFL's Top 50 golfers revealed, the Andy Maher incident, Swans season, NRL, Women's Euros, Tim Tszyu, the meaning of life with Scottie Scheffler and Gout Gout. Join Swyftx & get $20 of Bitcoin for new customers only
Getting Origin
A disgrace in Origin, though Sydney still have the Harbour, NSW's limp dynasty and Queensland inevitability. Plus, AFL’s proposed in-season tournament, George Gregan's...pint glass, and a run-through of who was seen (and who was shouting "my pec") at Wimbledon. Coming to you from London's dog-filled Hyde Park, putting it all in Lehmann's terms. Join Swyftx & get $20 of Bitcoin for n
A Bye Round For The Circus
Yes, we're taking the bye week on account of what some are calling a ridiculous recording schedule. That doesn't mean we can't share what's getting you hot. See you next weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Bush Ballad for Bush Billy
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A Great Night For The Code
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Fireside in London
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Filthy, Stiff, Amid, Looms, Dirty
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The Balls Were Flat
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A Joke With Me Best Mate, with Max Rushden
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Filthy
Comebacks aplenty: Bears back, IPLs back, PSLs back, boys are back, Virat’s gone. Also: Marty Luai, Trell Mitt, weak gutted dogs, fake guns, umpires filthy, Knicks good, Jordan comms, Wrexham coming, so is Rory, your Speakpipes and Boys Actually covering Anglo-Euro snobbery, ANZAC Day, Slug, Alpine and the Griddy. Please direct all reviews and corrections to boysactually@gmail.com. Plea
Wind Ya Neck In | The Circus in Mumbai
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The Bears Are Back | The Circus in Bengaluru
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Living and Breathing, with Ryan Papenhuyzen
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They're Not Angels, with Alex Pearce
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Weapons at the Footy, with Daniel Connell
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Gout Gout, Giddey and Gus
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A Boat Called “Match Payments”
DCE and contracts on 360, Charlie the Rabbit and Zapruder, Darcy the new Wemby, Bedding a thousand people, Harley “Plead” issued a Please Explain, Tassie Roof stuff, Rhyming Victoria Park with Abbatoir, ANZAC Folau, Joel Wilson makes way, Socceroos in the mix, Hawks take out the NBL, full strength beer.Please direct all reviews and corrections to boysactually@gmail.com. Please like, ra
Thrust of the Piece, with Bob Murphy and Aaron Gocs
Emotional weekend as we apply the blowtorch or other fiery element: Lalor’s piece, Flagmond alive, Flagmantle dead, Panther cracks, 6000 words on Gus, Heath Shaw consulting at Campbelltown, Vol-Kane-O goes bang over handshakes, Elsom just one big misunderstanding, MacGilla’s a “Snorty Little Boy”, Socceroos crunch time amid Eurosnobbery, Gout Gout again, the Papaya Rule sti
What You've Got To Understand Is, with Marlee Silva
Feedback and Drive By’s, Speakpipes, Opening Round, Hawks kit, scorebugs, the AFL Media Industrial Complex, Craig McRae disarming shotguns on Jetstar, what did Dan Ginnane say, I Was Not Impolitis, FRU Director says women’s game has a “gay problem”, Tahs two on the bounce, India Champions Trophy, Sesquicentenary Test, Football, relay concussion, Marlee Silva, Boys Actually.
Cyclone Season, with Kick It Forward
The thing you need to understand about cyclones, Vegas and the money-can’t-buy Halo effect, India get it done fair and square in “the Champions League”, Ponting’s broomstick, does a golden footballing generation loom? Josh, Harry and Giorgio from Kick It Forward are in studio to talk moving to Melbourne, footy media, Schooner Scorer and beheadings. Your Speakpipes and Boys
Stay In Your Lane, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Tim Hewitt
Couple of red-blooded blokes “go whack” on Vegas, inflatable bats, whether or not 21 schooners is a lot, white powder chat at Lamaro’s (in full kit), A-graders, and our place in Seven’s Footy Revolution. The 31st Prime Minister of Australia is in-studio to talk Trump, V’landys, HokBall, Modi, Konstas, sports gambling, nuclear energy, the Bears’ return and bulk c
