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Two Good Sports

by iHeart Australia, Abbey Gelmi and Georgie Tunny · English · Sport

Sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do. Whether you’re a cas

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 31 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

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12 Oct 2026 · 36 minNew

The 2026 Two Good Sports Awards: the best, worst and craziest moments | See you in 2027!

It’s the final Two Good Sports of 2026, so naturally we’re handing out some extremely prestigious, completely unofficial awards. From the athletes and moments that made us fall in love with sport all over again, to the bad sports and baffling decisions. There’s love for Jai Arrow and his extraordinary fight against MND, World Cup magic from Cabo Verde, Winter Olympics heroes, Mary Fowler and Nathan Cleary’s royal-couple status, women’s cricket scheduling frustrations, rugby league World Cup hype and plenty of sporting moments that weren’t on our 2026 bingo…

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5 Oct 2026 · 35 min
NRL Grand Final reaction: the Sydney Roosters were actually perfect
Abbey and Georgie wrap up a Grand Final weekend that delivered heartbreak for Newcastle and another title for the Roosters. They unpack the Grand Final itself, the NRL’s much-discussed pre-match entertainment, why the Roosters looked unstoppable all season, and celebrate the rise of Marky Mark Nawaqanitawase, who somehow managed to win an Ashes, an Origin and a premiership this year. Plus, a look back on the biggest stories of the season, a debate around where the Knights go next, some flowers for Trent Robinson, and why Sam Mitchell skipped the AFL Grand Final to watch back-to-back…
2 Oct 2026 · 30 min
Newcastle Knights have to win...please. (Also some AFL chat, sorry Abbey is grieving)
The NRL Grand Final is almost upon us, and because Abbey has trust issues when it comes to fairy tale Grand Final wins, we also have to talk her through what happened last week. Wharfie Time, TOD, around 5PM Saturday 26th of September 2026. BUT, as all great tragedies must do, they must end. And as Freo leaves our collective hearts, ahead of the NRL Grand Final agains the Sydney Roosters, the Newcastle Knights GALLOP their way in. Kalyn Ponga has said, and I quote without any parody, "Two Good Sports is the best podcast, there is no better, there simply isn't." And for that reason, we are…
28 Sep 2026 · 24 min
3x Premiership Tiger Trent Cotchin says "Wharfie Time isn't dead"
Three time Richmond premiership captain Trent Cotchin joins Abbey and Georgie fresh from a front row seat to Brisbane’s latest flag, having watched the Grand Final from inside the Lions coaches’ box. Cotchin takes them behind the scenes of the comeback, explains what separates great teams from merely good ones and compares the culture driving Brisbane’s remarkable run with the Richmond dynasty he helped build. There’s plenty of love for Will Ashcroft, too, as Trent reveals the personality behind Brisbane’s young superstar, why his All Australian snub may have…
23 Sep 2026 · 24 min
So Lachie Neale is playing now? | Isaac Smith & Jack Riewoldt's AFL Grand Final Predictions
Grand Final week goes into overdrive as Abbey and Georgie land not one but two AFL premiership players in the same episode: Richmond great Jack Riewoldt and four time Hawthorn/Geelong flag winner Isaac Smith, for dueling previews of Fremantle vs Brisbane. Riewoldt breaks down what it actually felt like in the rooms when Freo booked their first ever Grand Final berth, watching former teammate Shai Bolton embrace family and friends after his move to the Dockers, and makes the case for defence deciding the contest while gently teasing the Lachie Neale tribunal drama without giving much away.…
21 Sep 2026 · 34 min
AFL Grand Final week: Lachie Neale is in! Who'll win? And what's Kylie going to sing?
Abbey and Georgie gear up for the AFL Grand Final by unpacking a dusty box of Dockers memorabilia Abbey has stored away since switching allegiance to the Tigers. There's spirited debate around who deserves to win (and who's actually going to), Lachie Neale’s tribunal drama and the sky-high travel costs for Freo fans. Plus, a peek behind the curtain on Brownlow Medal night, with behind-the-scenes stories from the red carpet and Abbey calling for more kindness towards players’ partners in the spotlight. And there's a passionate debate about Kylie Minogue’s greatest songs…
17 Sep 2026 · 31 min
Freo Dockers superfan Rove McManus on how to beat the Sydney Swans, and what he'd do if Freo won the Grand Final
Rove McManus joins Two Good Sports for a Freo fan therapy session, reflecting on the Dockers' historic season, the heartbreak of 2013, and why Freo supporters still can't quite believe a premiership is possible. He shares how he became a lifelong Dockers fan, gives us the lowdown on "Warfie Time", and explains what making (and potentially winning) a grand final would mean to him after decades of support. Along the way, the chat drifts into WA footy culture, merch rivalries, a secret about Optus Stadium guitarist Troy Nababan, Rove's WWE obsession, voice acting and Finding Nemo, and his…
14 Sep 2026 · 34 min
Sydney Sweeney is rage baiting us all...and we're only fuelling the fire
Georgie and Abbey are back from THAT historic NFL game at the MCG...and boy do they have some stories. In the NRLW Ali Brigginshaw receives a moving farewell tribute, and AFL great turned NFL punter Sav Rocca joins the podcast to explain how Australian athletes keep making it in American football. And it can't be avoided; the girls debate the Sydney Sweeney gambling ad controversy - well aware of the irony of giving it airtime. Is women's sport really going backwards? Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty…
10 Sep 2026 · 32 min
NRL Finals Special: we chat with Kalyn Ponga, James Tedesco and the Top 8 Captains
It's NRL finals tonight, and although the top 8 is (in Georgie's words) 'crazy', we are fully invested. It's crazy because unlike most seasons, there's no obvious favourite and every finals team looks dangerous. Georgie chats with team captains from across the top eight about Kalyn Ponga's failed hex on Nathan Cleary, midriff celebrations and whether Two Good Sports can become the Knights' official supporter group. Featuring interviews with Newcastle Knight Kalyn Ponga, NZ Warrior Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Sydney Rooster James Tedesco, South Sydney Rabbitoh Cameron Murray and NRL Chairman Peter…
7 Sep 2026 · 34 min
Some of the best AFL finals games ever - how did it all go down?
Georgie returns from Perth with strong opinions about Fremantle, Optus Stadium's reclining seats, and one of the biggest AFL finals weekends in recent memory. We unpack Freo's collapse against Hawthorn, ask whether the Hawks are now premiership favourites, and break down Sydney's incredible upset win over Brisbane. This week's Bad Sport: it's Sky Sports NZ after they made a huge blunder during the broadcast of Jai Arrow's emotional 100th game. Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture,…
3 Sep 2026 · 36 min
How to run a marathon (or just start running at all)
Run clubs are booming, marathons are selling out, and somehow everyone you know is suddenly training for something. So we sat down with elite runner and FEMMI co-founder Lydia O'Donnell to find out what’s really behind the running craze. From run clubs becoming the new dating apps to the mental games that kick in deep into a marathon, Lydia explains why so many people are lacing up and why they keep coming back. But this conversation isn’t really about running. It’s about confidence, body image, women’s health, and learning to work with your body instead of against…
31 Aug 2026 · 27 min
The Wild Wild West of Wildcard rounds
One of the most emotional moments in Australian sporting history unfolded over the weekend as Jai Arrow returned to the field and notched his 98th game for the Rabbitohs. Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi unpack the scenes that left us all in tears, debate whether AFL's Wild Card experiment has won over its critics, and discuss the growing anti-Geelong movement, the AFL Legends Game, and why Carlton has suddenly become everyone's second favourite team. Plus, the Broncos' botched farewell for Adam Reynolds, Collingwood's heartbreaking exit and Scott Pendlebury's move to the Suns. And the NRL's…
27 Aug 2026 · 37 min
Broncos in crisis, a powerful AFL moment and more Mad Monday controversy
What happened to the Brisbane Broncos this season? 12 months ago, they looked like one of the NRL’s most formidable teams. So what went wrong? Georgie does an autopsy. In the AFL there's a very important conversation going on. Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson’s powerful comments on mental health showed us how sport can help drive conversations that we all should be having. Abbey and Georgie discuss: The Broncos’ difficult season and what comes next Jordan Dawson’s emotional All-Australian address The Richmond Mad Monday controversy Adam Reynolds lack of farewell Who…
24 Aug 2026 · 26 min
Former Manly and Broncos coach Anthony Seibold on how he was sacked, a new adventure in PNG and the Broncos spotlight
He coached the Broncos and the Sea Eagles, and he's heading to the new PNG Chiefs in 2028. Anthony Seibold joins Two Good Sports for a candid chat about coaching at the highest level in rugby league, surviving the Brisbane Broncos spotlight and why one of the NRL's biggest clubs keeps finding itself under pressure. He opens up about media scrutiny, player distractions, what makes a great player a good coach (Cameron Smith, Billy Slater) and reveals the players who left the biggest impression on him across his career. Plus: Why he believes the Warriors are the team to beat The truth behind…
20 Aug 2026 · 22 min
Two sports journos at TV's biggest night - what really happens behind the scenes
Abbey and Georgie take you behind the scenes at the Logies - what really happens when the cameras are off, who wrote the best jokes, and how the snake got in. If you've ever wondered what it takes to be a sports journo in this day and age, wonder no more. Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Aug 2026 · 16 min
Why the Sydney Swans scandal hurts so much, and how do we get change?
Georgie Tunny and Abby Gelmi discuss the ongoing investigation at the Sydney Swans, and the uncomfortable conversations it has sparked across the AFL. Speaking as women who have built their careers in sport, they reflect on the allegations, the reaction from fans and media, and the broader questions around culture, accountability and the treatment of women in football. It's a candid and emotional discussion about what the story says about the game, and how to actually get meaningful change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Aug 2026 · 27 min
What can be done about footy's concussion crisis?
The AFL is under scrutiny with the Jake Kolodjashnij concussion controversy. The Geelong defender signed a waiver that releases his club from any legal risk over future concussions and it has opened a big can of worms. The NRL is also dealing with a concussion debate; it's still reeling from Eli Katoa's injury last November. With growing legal, medical and ethical questions around head knocks, we ask a big question: can the sports we love continue to exist in the same form we grew up watching? We love a cinematic hit-up in Origin (played back in slow-mo with sweat flying everywhere) but…
13 Aug 2026 · 34 min
How to go two years undefeated: 2x AFLW Premiership winner Tess Craven on tattoos, mentality and when the league will turn pro
North Melbourne two-time premiership winning star Tess Craven joins Two Good Sports ahead of the new AFLW season to talk dynasty culture, why the Kangaroos keep winning, the evolution of women's footy, and the criticism AFLW players still face (and how she deals with it). We also get into: The future of AFLW and professionalism How the AFLW can win more fans The impact of the Australia vs Ireland series Balancing football, a psychology degree, and life outside sport Some very cool tattoos and how they came to be Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from…
10 Aug 2026 · 41 min
Lost a foot then won a gold medal: swimmer Col Pearse spills Comm Games secrets, meeting AFL heroes and how to love yourself
He lost his foot to a lawnmower at the age of 2. He wore a prosthetic that meant he could play footy until he was 12, wearing a blue and white hooped design inspired by his beloved Geelong Cats. Then he realised he was pretty good at butterfly. He's won Comm Games gold and won silver at the Glasgow Games last week. He went viral for reminding us in a post-race interview to "talk to yourself like someone you love." This week on Two Good Sports Col Pearse explains the story behind the speech that resonated around the world (you won't believe where it came from), and the coaching advice that…
6 Aug 2026 · 28 min
Things they should do, but won't (in the world of sport)
This week we're talking about the decisions sport should make...but probably never will. First though we celebrate the incredible Archie Goodburn and the impact of his brain cancer advocacy, shout out gold medal-winning doctor Mackenzie Little, and give Jess Hull her flowers for showcasing elite sportsmanship. Then we get into our main debate: the sporting calls that make complete sense, yet somehow never happen. Should Carlton just hand Josh Fraser the job? Has Georgie finally come around to an NRL wild card round? Why does this year's NRL finals race feel so strange? And what exactly is…
3 Aug 2026 · 39 min
Could NRLW players go fully pro by 2028? Wests Tigers captain and Dally M winner Kezie Apps talks TV deals, switching codes and Origin clean sweeps
Kezie Apps is one of rugby league’s most decorated female players: Tigers captain, co-captain of the Jillaroos and the most capped Blues player in State of Origin. Oh and she's a Dally M winner too. Where's the NRLW heading next? She joins us this week to chat it through. She made it to the top after being forced to give up the game at 12 because there weren't any clubs for the girls. What's the pathway for young players now? She's been immortalised in portrait at the Museum of Contemporary Art. How did that come about and what does it mean for visibility for the league? And she's…
30 Jul 2026 · 23 min
Australia can't stop winning gold at the Comm Games - how are we doing it? And who on earth is 'Clicky' Ponting?
We try to make sense of an avalanche of gold medals, record-breaking performances and some remarkable athlete stories coming out of the Comm Games. A week ago we were wondering where the hype is, now it's everywhere. Lachie Kennedy broke the national 100-metre record with a time of 9.85 seconds. Torrie Lewis won Bronze and broke her own record with a time of 10.99. In the pool Australia’s swim team closed out Glasgow 2026 with 76 medals in total, a haul that eclipses the previous record set in 2018 on the Gold Coast. Plus, we unpack the county cricket controversy that has the whole…
27 Jul 2026 · 36 min
Is the AFLW being set up to fail? And where's the Comm Games hype?
The World Cup is over but the memes live on, and we're already counting down to the Women's World Cup in Brazil next year - what can we expect from our Matildas? The Commonwealth Games are underway; how are our athletes faring? And there are new rules around the TV coverage designed to stop the over-sexualisation of female athletes on broadcasts. What's happened exactly and why did it take this long? Plus, a debate that lit up the comments section: is the AFLW being set up to fail? Why is the NRLW racing ahead, and is the AFL's approach to women's football helping or hurting the competition?…
23 Jul 2026 · 26 min
Why are cyclists the most unhinged athletes? Cycling great Simon Gerrans talks Tour De France, broken collarbones, cheat meals and how they survive 3,330km rides
Fresh off the side of a mountain somewhere in France, Australian cycling legend and SBS commentator Simon Gerrans (the only Aussie to win a stage at all three major tours) joins Two Good Sports to explain why Tour de France riders might just be the toughest (and most unhinged) athletes on the planet. As the Tour De France wraps up this weekend, we get a crash-course (pun intended) on cycling and why it's actually more of a team sport than we think. From winning the Tour Down Under a record four times, to wearing the iconic yellow jersey, Simon shares stories of racing with a broken…
16 Jul 2026 · 27 min
It's bye round on Two Good Sports - enjoy some of our favourite bits
Abbey and Georgie are off this week but will return on Friday the 24th of July after a much needed rest. In this episode we look back at some of our favourite moments from the past few months to keep you going. Surfing icon Layne Beachley tells us how over a decade of campaigning led to finally achieving equal pay for women. The Wiggles Simon and John joined us earlier in the year, to talk resilience as an Eels fan, fatherhood and their love of sport. Luke Bateman, former NRL star and current BookTok hearthrob shared how it was growing up in Queensland as a lover of books. And Niav Owens,…
13 Jul 2026 · 38 min
First woman in history to win 7 world champs: Layne Beachley on equality, earnings and life after surfing
Layne Beachley has a list of achievements as long as the beach at Manly. She was inducted into the Sport Australia hall of fame in 2011, and elevated to legend in 2023. She won seven world surfing championships, including a record six in a row. She was a game changer in so many ways that her legacy goes well beyond the silverware. From fighting for pay equity in surfing to learning how to detach self-worth from achievements, Layne drops so many life lessons that Abbey immediately starts planning a wall of Post-it notes. We discuss: Why women’s surfing was a “misogynistic shit…
9 Jul 2026 · 28 min
A game for the ages (if you're a Blues Fan) | State of Origin Game 3 recap, World Cup shocks and Australia are T20 Women's World Cup champs
It was an historic night at Suncorp as the Blues won the decider by 18 points. Laurie Daley will keep his job and Nathan Cleary shut up the 'can't do it in Origin' haters. It was one of the all-time great games - unless you're Georgie Tunny. We unpack the dubious calls and tries that maybe shouldn't have stood on a crazy night of rugby league. Friend of the pod Sophie Molineux and the greatest team in Australian sporting history won the T20 Women's World Cup. Why aren't they getting the media coverage they deserve? Plus, Erling Haaland keeps doing genuinely ridiculous things at the World…
6 Jul 2026 · 39 min
State of Origin special: QLD stars Ponga, Taulagi, Carrigan & Fifita give us an exclusive look inside the Queensland camp | Game prep, tactics and plans to stop Nathan Cleary
T'was the night before Origin. It's the most special time in our lives: it's Game 3 of Origin and it's winner takes all. Origin nights at Suncorp are always crazy but this one's going to be extra special. Queensland's most feral fan Georgie Tunny went up to the Sunshine Coast to get the lowdown from the players on how the Maroons are preparing to face a Blues side who will be fired up after a bruising loss in Game 2. Kalyn Ponga, Murray Taulagi, JoJo Fifita and Patty Carrigan talk to us about what makes Origin so special, how the celebrations really are after the game and how they plan to…
2 Jul 2026 · 25 min
We went viral (and now the internet hates us), Maya Joint stunned Serena Williams, and has Rory McIlroy lost the plot?
We didn't know that a simple stat about Caitlin Clark, a rookie basketballer in the WNBA who outsold LeBron on jersey sales, would cause such madness on the Two Good Sports Insta page. Caitlin has become one of the most talked-about names in sport. Her meteoric rise in just 2 years, manufactured drama and a rivalry with Angel Reese - we debate it all and discuss why she’s such a polarising figure, what her status says about the state of women’s sport, and why fans can’t seem to handle her competing with (and beating) men. Also why was she left off the 30th anniversary…
29 Jun 2026 · 29 min
It's the Socceroos vs Mo Salah, France look untouchable and we have a $30m player in our camp | World Cup chat with Niav Owens, SBS host of the FIFA World Cup
It's about time we talked about the World Cup. The Socceroos have (arguably) defied expectations and made it through the group stage. Now we play Egypt in the first knockout round on Saturday morning. Is it winnable? Niav Owens thinks so, and she knows her football. The host of SBS' World Cup coverage joins us to chat our chances of progressing to the round of 16 and meeting Messi and Argentina (unless Cabo Verde pull off the biggest ever World Cup shock), why this squad is so exciting, and what the A-League does with a $30mil player when Barcelona come calling. Plus, Harry Kewell captured…

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Two Good Sports is a English sport podcast from iHeart Australia, Abbey Gelmi and Georgie Tunny. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: iHeart Australia, Abbey Gelmi and Georgie Tunny
Language: English
Category: Sport
New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 31 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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