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Episode 29 - This is our Mad Monday

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The NRL season over, this week we deliver you an extended tasty morsel, including:

• Season Summary - Pedro was Nostrdamus like in his predictions and cocky in his winning ways.  Some thing's however cannot be predicted; the rise of Everingham, bandwagons good and bad, life lessons at Leichhardt Oval and the rise of evil Gyngell.

• Shout out to Kingy - All year we wanted you to be inside our podcast. Surely with your time off during the offseason you can make contact? Or do we have to move on to a better, sexier player?(Pedro can not move on and there's no one sexier)

• Just Another Mad Monday - It's in the news again (only because the news is opiate for the masses...off point). After discussing past events we propose better alternatives for the future. There's two trains of thought. REWARD: douchey festival, international waters, disguise in white face. PUNISHMENT:  Community service; counting seats, working bees and museum guides.

• UNIMMORTAL- There can only be one and after much deliberation, blood and tooheys old spilt...you'll have to listen in for the winner. (We can't give all the answers away)

• How to get through the off season - We know it's a struggle but make the following things your methadone to kick your NRL addition; international Rugby League, video games, YouTube highlights, wearing footy shorts at the beach, listening to copious League by the Fireplace back episodes.

Thanks all for listening. We will be back in 2013 with new audio content and will be still on the Twitter and Facebook in the meantime. You can also email us at leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com
If you enjoyed the show, it'd be great it you could rate us on iTunes. While you're there you should subscribe, so that when new stuff comes out you get it automatically. Much love from the Log Cabin, Pedro and Lobby.

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Episode 28 - NRL GF Live from the Log Cabin Summer House

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This week, we recorded live at the Log Cabin's summer retreat on Grand Final day. Besides between game bullshit, we discuss:

• Grand Final Memories - Remember that thing about that player of something who did a thing. Yeah same, it was great.

• Retiree Tributes -A piss poor tribute before we can forget about these guys for a while

• The Real Immortal - Joey Johns will literally live forever...magic soul Tupac style.

• Alternative Ideas for the NRL Trophy - an update for the future, feat: head stomping and .gifs

•  Alternative Grand Final Entertainment - everyone complains anyway, so we tried to lower the standards, feat; rocket man, Chuck the Police Dog and player pantomines. We also throw out some ideas for better merchandise.

Amazingly one of our GF predictions was correct. Listen to find out which one.
PS. This is not the end! Still more episodes to come. Follow us on these channels to ensure you don't miss a second of this sensual journey; Twitter, Facebook, iTunes. Email in with your feedback to leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com

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Episode 27 - NRL Grand Final Weak

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As the countdown to the big one begins, we discuss:

• Getting on the Bandwagon - It’s obvious who Pedro is going for in the main game but we have observed people getting on the bandwagon of different comps (under 20's, NSW Cup). Watch out for minor comp know it alls at your grand final parties.

• Coach Profiles - We dissect some of the quirkier aspects of our grand final coaching combatants. From making school kids do laps of the classroom to coaching in Wagga Wagga and a shared feeling of being a “utility”

• Stuff to get rid of - There's outrage over obvious things like BOTD and wrestling, but we suggest a few things that would be better to get rid of such as the half time break, no crowd vs lots of crowd, trainers and interchange. NOTE : any changes must be approved by David Gyngell.

• International News - USA Focus. After defeating the Canucks in a future "origin type battle" we focus on the domestic comp; superstars like Daniel wagon and great teams like the “Fight”.

The excitement is only just beginning so make sure to follow us in all arms of our podcasting empire. Follow us on Twitter for GF day updates, Facebook for ROFL-Coptor photos or leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com for awkward correspondence. We reply to every email with the veracity of a amphetamine addled Hunter S. Thompson. Reciprocate some love by rating us on iTunes. 

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Episode 26 - Going Down...To NRL Town

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Strap yourself in (seatbelt kickbacks) for:

• Raiders vs the Storm - We reflect on our teams seasons so far and ask what can stop the Storm; Ryles, Molly Meldrum or someone being asked to guess “Kostjasyn” in Wheel of Fortune.

• International Rugby League Update - Recently announced games include Italia vs Fiji featuring Gert Peens and Philippines vs Thailand featuring multiple brothers. Clint Newton also announced as Captain America. 

• "Salary Cap Cops” - We awake Ian Schubert from his tropical holiday slumber to look into more suspect post career jobs and players selling out their kids.

• Coaching Audition - Upon seeing a classified ad to be a Queensland Cup coach we decide to put in an audio resume.

Follow your heart and get in contact with us. Our email is leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Give us a rating/comment on iTunes. Godspeed.

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Episode 25 - You Beauty and the Beast

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This week, listeners are treated to a guest co-host: THE BEAST! Supplemented with Pre-records, we discuss:

• Introducing The Beast - We have a chat to Beast & talk about his fat necked Souths supporting Dad, how he got on the Souths Bandwagon & his like of the Biff at suburban grounds.
• Lobbys Telegram - Lobby sent us some correspondence from abroad. It was all in Italian, so lucky Beast was here, as he is fluent 67 Languages.
• Player Resumes - Or Curriculum Vitae's to pomp deush-bags. We talk about one sentence cover letters, Ben Barba's video resume & Freelance players. This segment sponsored by the Broncos Retired Football Players Association.
• Will It Ever Happen - We take the Delorian so far into the future the Flux Capacitor nearly carks it. Cyborg Sonny-Bill Williams will save us all!

Without inbuilt computers in our brain, we are forced to communicate with each other via email (leaguebythefireplace@gmail), Twitter or Facebook. Download the podcast from iTunes using your iPhone, which is basically your brain.

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Episode 24 - A Lonely ol' Log Cabin

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While Lobbys away, Pedro continues to play. Pre-records a-plenty!:

• Dally M - We were foresightful in our discussions of the Dally M. We state who we think should win the current categories. We also suggest some additional categories & state why playing in certain positions will never reap you Dally M love.
• Concussion - Its a big problem in todays game now that we've seen the effects it has had on Geoff  Toovey. But this is the modern game, so we need to update our cognitive testing - League By The Fireplace style!
• Mongrels - Every Team needs one to protect their Non-Mongrels. We also point out the difference between a Mongrel & a Grub. We then point out the difference between a Grub & the creature at the bottom of tequila bottles.
• NRL TV Content - Under the new TV deal, Channel 9 has to come up with 10 more hours of content. We suggest extrapolating current shows to fill the content & some new ideas that could work (or fail... this is Channel Nine after all). "Thats the Gyngell waaaaaaay".

Pedro is lonely, so send him an email: leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com. Also hit him up on Facebook, Twitter. Y'all also need to rate us on iTunes to stave off his crippling depression.

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Episode 23 - NRL Podcast Air Jordan

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This Weeeeeeeek:

• Getting on the Bandwagon/Spoonwagon - The Eels are now confirmed for the spoon, so they decide the are in need of a venue upgrade and fake arse cheeks. We also apologise for cursing the Sharkies.
• Coaches; Fwds vs Bks - Who makes the better coach the brain or the braun. We extrapolate statistics to prove a point and recommend Petero Civoneciva move to the wing.
• Conspiracy Theories - Mini got off to play his 250; Gyngell made sure of it and the Raiders were complicit. Blood bonds were made.
• Raiders vs the Storm - Both in the finals (probably), Dan Brown is in the wings taking notes on numerical sequences and Lobby is conflicted on cheering the Storm.
• Semi-Final Alternatives - No finals system is perfect, just ask Mr McIntyre. we want a finals system named after us and we don’t care if it’s not fair.
• FANMAIL - Our egos are stroked an some shirts are in the mail. (feat. some “dickhead” from Tuggers and a Katy Perry karaoke session)

Send your love / hate to leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com, hit us up on Facebook or Twitter and virtually make love to us by rating us on iTunes.

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Episode 22 - Don’t Call it a Callback

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After a longer than normal intro:

• TV Rights - So it looks like Ray Warren will continue into senility, we won’t get any expansion and David Gyngell is a massive Karmichael Hunt.

• Millionaires - Rich owners can only take losing so much money (especially when they miss a shipment of horse 'roids). We suggest some ways that they can recoup their losses by making their clubs work for them.

• Prime Ministers VIII - The PM doesn’t pick the team, but maybe they should...to score political points or score a trip to PNG

• UNIMMORTAL - Alan Tongue. Former tackling machine, PM VIII and Country Origin Rep and struggling US property investor. LEGEND.

We have a shirt to give away! The best email this week will receive this treasured T-shirt & be the envy of the podcast world, so send your textual entry to leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com. Also show us some love on Twitter, Facebook and iTunes. 

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Episode 21 - NRL Podcastus Interruptus

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This week:

• Raiders vs the Storm - Pedro thinks the top 8 is set. Lobby thinks this is a contradiction, because the Storm would have to lose to hinder the Raiders chances. Confusing? Refer to Pedro’s futuristic banner.

• “The Bible” aka NRL Operations Manual - Some have sinned and must be condemned to hell. If you are suspended you cannot make media appearances. Who has broken this cardinal sin?

• Getting on the Bandwagon aka now Spoonwagon - Woodenware unwanted. Pedro says Eels, Lobby Roosters. Wrong structure for Haiku?

• Salary Cap Cops - At first we told Ian Schubert how to “catch em all” but now we wanna create more work for him by telling teams how to flaunt the cap. This segment brought to you by Quibids.

• Themed Rounds - We think there’s too many. Not wanting to downplay the better themes, we suggest our own bullshit including; man vs beast, diseases round, white doodz and shit jerseys.

If you would like to contact us (including representatives for Tooheys Old) email at leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com, Twitter or Facebook. Also love us on iTunes.

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Episode 20 - Like A Fine NRL Wine

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With a new found maturity we discuss:

• NSW Coaching Options - No one is putting their hand up for the vacant Blues coaching role so we put forward some options: one passive, one aggressive, one gladiatorial.

• Conspiracy Theories - Do the men in pink have preconceived notions, and is it them and not the salary cap keeping the comp so close?

• Alternate Punishments for Coaches - Who pays the coaches fines? We suggest they not be fiscally punished but made to do other tasks; being the refs slave for a day and coaching from the car park are just some.

• Getting on the Bandwagon - It’s a three-way (no pun intended) race for the spoon. With the battle of the spoon coming up who will win this glorious piece of wooden ware?

• Hotel Canberra-fornia - The Raiders stayed at a hotel in their hometown..and it worked! But why? Was it lack of jism and video games or in future do they have to make their homes more hotel like?

• Shout Out to Kingy - Our formerly hariy friend is too busy “playing football” so we might not be able to get him on the show until post season. Unless you guys have any ideas...

So if you have any Kingy bait ideas, songs you want us to butcher in the countdown or obscure NRL ramblings you don’t feel are getting enough big-ups, shoot us an email at leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com, hit us up on Twitter, Facebook or iTunes. We’re off to have some cognac and cheesymite singles..

Enjoy.

Episode 19 - Rugby League Olympics

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This week:

• Getting on the bandwagon - The Eels are playing better without a coach, perhaps ruining our spoon prediction. Stay tuned in 2 weeks for the "battle of the spoon”.

• NRL and the Olympics - Channel 9 are feeding Rabs amnesia pills for the swimming coverage, and we’ve found out he’s better at calling Slavic names than Polynesian league players. Also, which NRL players should be competing in the games?

• “The Bible” aka NRL Operations Manual - The NRL are often cheap bastards, providing limited equipment and prize money.

• “No Comment” - The annual Rugby League week players poll is out and we think if players can cop out by answering no comment, they may as well ask some more revealing questions.

• Where are they now? - Matt Seers, great 1990’s fullback for the North Sydney Bears. With limited info on wikipedia, we are left with no option but to Facebook stalk him a little.

While you desperadoes are adding Matt Seers, you may as well like us too on Facebook. He doesn’t have Twitter but we do. Any feedback/feedforward can also be sent to leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com and if you give us a good rating on iTunes you can come to Neeves’s birthday.

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Episode 18 - Legal NRL Podcasting Age

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• Getting on the bandwagon - Souths supporters are coming out of the woodwork in droves. That’s good enough reason not to get on their bandwagon and to be cynical about bandwagons in general. We decide to start a spoon-wagon.

• Punishment during suspension - Some players treat suspension as a holiday, so we discuss alternative arrangements during their enforced NRL layoff (sign lots of merch, cheerlead, become club bitch)

• The Whipping Horse; Jamie Soward - Doesn’t shake hands, kicks from 20 metres behind the defensive line and hates people that “have never pulled a boot on in their life”. Hi Jamie!

• Super League - We are uneducated in the UK Super League and asked for suggestions on who we should follow. Next best option = Altavista internet search.

• Dancing in the NRL -Fit blokes love dancing before, during and after the game. Should we sanction some pre All Stars game crunk?

Suggestions/feedback always welcome. Email at leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter. E-Hug us by rating at iTunes. Should we buy a lotto ticket..good odds?

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Episode 17 - Let Me Blow Your NRL Mind

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In honour of Rivalry Round, this weeks podcast will be up against silence, our fiercest rival. This week we discuss:

• Salary Cap Cops - Wake up Schubert! Luke Lewis has a choice of clubs; the winner will be the one who can offer the best post career “training” (read: holiday)

• Jersey Talk - No, no the US state, but the shirts the players wear. Changing colours and names on back are just a few of the salient points.

• “The Bible” aka NRL Operations Manual - The real bible gets all medical about circumcision etc, we so get medical with the NRL Bible (includes spitting, stitching and rectal temperatures)

• All Star Weekend - With an upgrade to the All Star venue, we contemplate ways to put bums on seats and add to the festivities including tricks, gladiatorial mascots and hernia inducing strongmen challenges.

Go to iTunes and rate us (or verbally rape us) it’s all good. Email us at leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. We could use all the support we can whilst our butler Neeves is fighting alcoholism. So okay, we make him drunkenly dance for our amusement, but it’s only partially our fault. He has some real “daddy” issues.

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Episode 16 - Cherry Poppin NRL Sweet Sixteen

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We put on our prettiest dress to discuss the following:

• Raiders vs the Storm - We finally face off; Lobby vs Pedro, Cage vs Travolta. Face off, get it?

• Death of Rabs - Time for us to tear down another one of the greats. Ray Warren is potentially blind, senile and only travels via the Titanic, but when will he be put to pasture?

• “The Bible” aka NRL Operations Manual - We dissect this holy document so you don’t have to. It has the potential to kill off all our hypotheticals, but also clarify a few things like kicking sand, gloves and big milkies.

• Support Staff - Trainers are in the news for their involvement but we postulate that ball boys and cheerleaders can have just as big an impact for their NRL team.

• Shout Out to Kingy - A glimmer of hope from Twitter...are we getting closer to the enigma that is Matt King?

If anyone has bought Ray Hadley’s mix cd, please do not get in contact. For all you other people whose souls are still intact, email us on leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com, hit us up on Twitter, Facebook or give us a rating on iTunes.

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Episode 15 -For Zero, For Free

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On this EOFY NRL Special we discuss:

• Why Are St. George Rubbish? - The experts say it’s their poor attack; we think more obtusely i.e. shit chins, shit haircuts, not enough respect for head bandage and shoddy stadium design.

• Raiders vs the Storm - the 1st official clash since we have started broadcasting between Lobby’s Green Machine and Pedro’s Purple Machine Synonyms. Live tweet to come #raidersvsthestorm Holding hands in Love and Hate. 

• The NRL and the Internet - Are we the only one’s to have ever watched and illegal NRL stream?  For no kickbacks, we suggest they gotta get more official with that. In other interweb talks; forums, comment sections and the rise of the NRL Nerd/amateur statisticians.

• Conversions - In most games you see conversions...unless you treat them as a piss break. If kickers are getting too good, we suggest some things to change this up. This segment is dedicated to Jetty High PE teacher Mr. Crabb.

We’d like to hear about your view on these important issues. Also, send in your UNIMMORTAL noms & ideas for which Super League team we should follow. Email us on leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com, hit us up on Twitter, Facebook. Please rate or comment on iTunes, it helps pay for our butler Neeves and his unmentionable addictions.

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Episode 14 - The Bench Utility

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A versatile episode from the self proclaimed “NRL Podcast of the Century”

• ORIGIN - Our favourite Morris twins are getting all GATTACA on Origin. What will their jerseys say, who will present them and can teammates tell the difference between the two? Also, can Bellamy choose state over Storm? How big can a squad get? We also discuss what we’re going to if NSW win or lose.

• Retirement Rituals - Celebrity goal kicks, players crying and last hit-ups are some of the things we discuss about soon to be NRL has beens.

• Maverick Coaches -Brian Smith consumes at least 95% of our every waking thoughts. He’s an amateur psychologist obsessed with texting; a true inspiration for all those budding sociopaths out there. Matt Elliot may also be crazy...or a genius...or a crazy genius.

• Equipment - Head Gear; does it have a real or only perceived benefit and will it one day go the way of the shoulder pads? Also, how much do your balls weigh. This segment is sponsored by “Consumerist Man”.

• Shout out to Kingy - We have a new Matt King to focus on. This one was given Queen Lizzy’s seal of approval, is a Pommy rugby league player and was probably not a former garbo. Fight to the death Matt King’s...Fight for our affection!

If you are reading this you probably have access to the world wide web. Please get in contact with us via the following interconnected virtual highway channels. Dial up modems ahoy! leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com, Twitter, Facebook or feedback us up/rate the shit out of us on iTunes

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Episode 13 - The Starting Lineup

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Unlucky for some, a baker’s dozen for others.

• Mid Season Transfers - We pontificate if they should be illegal. should squad depth be rewarded and should your ability to recruit non NRL players for $1 be taken into account.

• Conspiracy Theories - Lobly and Pedroski investigate NRL cover-ups. Is Dave Taylor on the take in Origin, simply shit or afraid of jizz in his Gatorade?

• Lowly Sponsors - What is the cost vs benefit of being a very minor sponsor. Are there any kickbacks (free tickets, player access etc)? How can League by the Fireplace get in on the action?

• Shout out to Kingy - (read above) We are considering sponsoring Souffs/Norffs to get some Kingy access.

• Post NRL Careers - Not every former player can go into the media or football related work. Some may have to judge reality TV, have a t-shirt line or model baggy Lowes clothes.

• Help us Choose a Super League Team - We have no bones in admitting we know very little about the UK Super League. Put forward an argument for a team we should follow taking into account geography, philosophy and topography.

• World Club Challenge - We put forward a few ideas to put a bit of polish of the oft neglected trophy of world rugby league. More teams, different scheduling and Vegas cocktail waitresses are just a few points.

Your feedback brings joy and warmth into the log cabin. Neeves loves hearing the sound of a fresh inbox entry (that’s what she said?). So hit us up at leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com, Twitter, Facebook or iTunes. We also have a new Youtube Channel.

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Episode 12 - Dirty NRL Dozen

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• Steal that Player (aka potential league converts) - Izzy and KHunt left us for fumbleball, but we stole Barich! What other sports can we raid to help potential expansion?

• Funny Does Not Necessarily Equal Good - Personality Players; Beau does not know Origin. We implore the NSW selectors to stop picking quirky characters and start picking more humourless drones.

• Our Suggestions for Improving NRL during Origin - drop anyone who has ever played rep football, play extra games at ridiculous hours, make young guys play with old guys (including UNIMMORTALS).

• Our Expansion - We suggest a few new potential teams; the Coffs Harbour Beachy Peachys and the More Norther Queensland Cairns’ Cans.

• UNIMMORTAL - Amos Roberts...nuff said. Too many tries to never play rep footy. No jokes, just amazement.

Suggest your own UNIMMORTAL, refute our flimsy arguments or re-affirm our miserable existence at leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com, Twitter, Facebook or iTunes.

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