Freddy and the Eighth

Apr 09 2025 54 ep. 43 mins 54
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NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler, Mat Thompson and NRL legend Andrew Johns dissect the biggest issues of the week.

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Do the NSW Blues NEED Nathan Cleary?

Apr 09 2025 42 mins  
Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns and Danika Mason are back for another week! The boys debate who Laurie Daley will select in the halves for NSW. Trent Robinson & Ivan Cleary have swung the axe over some key players ahead of Round 6. We look at Danika’s modelling career (and the boys). Plus, what is the greatest sports movie of all time? The trio rank their top 3.See omnystudio.

Has DCE already signed a new deal with a rival club?

Mar 25 2025 44 mins  
Footy Legends Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns believe Daly Cherry-Evans has already locked in a deal with a rival club, who could it be? Special guest, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs star forward Josh Curran joins the show to chat about THAT penalty from Round 3. The boys debate over who is the greatest Prop of all time. All that and much more on another episode of Freddy & the Ei

Freddy’s MASSIVE call for Origin overhaul

Mar 18 2025 44 mins  
Join Rugby League legends Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns as they break down the week that was in the NRL. Freddy issues a massive call for Origin to be revamped. Joey condemns certain clubs for their ‘terrible’ start to 2025. Street Talk makes a hilarious comeback as Millie Elliot takes to the streets of Newcastle, all that and more on another edition of Freddy & the

Joey’s fishbowl fears over Dylan Brown’s big money move

Mar 12 2025 44 mins  
NRL Legends Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns are back for 2025, joined by new host the one and only Danika Mason. Joey shares his advice to Dylan Brown about handling the pressures of the Newcastle Fishbowl. Cronulla Sharks star Toby Rudolf joins the show and reveals the hilarious ongoings at the Sharks. Freddy unveils a new segment! Plus, a preview of Round 2. All that and more in Fr

Legends ALL-TIME argument over Ponga's selection backflip

Sep 25 2024 53 mins  
NRL Legends Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns get in a heated debate over whether Kalyn Ponga should or shouldn’t be made to play for Australia. Freddy shares a TMI story that leaves Joey and Mat Thompson dying of laughter. The boys give their season reviews of the Sea Eagles and Cowboys. Plus, an extensive preview of the preliminary finals matches. All that and much more on another

Legends pick apart the race for NRL glory

Sep 11 2024 49 mins  
With the beginning of the NRL Finals kicking off this week Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and Mat Thompson break down the ins and outs of week 1 of the Finals race. The Sydney Morning Herald’s Michael Chammas shares the latest news surrounding the Josh Addo-Carr scandal. We dive into the archives to relive some of the best schoolboy’s footy moments. Plus, the boys decipher which er

Legends toss-up which era produced the GREATEST playmakers

Sep 03 2024 36 mins  
Footy legends Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns debate which era produced the best playmakers ever! Freddy backs Kevin Walters to continue on as coach of the Brisbane Broncos, despite a ‘terrible’ season. The boys react to some filthy high-shots from the good old days. Plus, Joey recalls one of his own cheap shots on a very young Johnathan Thurston. See omnystudio.com/listener for

Boys' PRICELESS reaction to Freddy’s VICIOUS high shot

Aug 28 2024 47 mins  
Join Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns and Mat Thompson for another hilarious edition of Freddy & the Eighth. The NRL legends take a look back at one of the worst high shots you’ll ever see!! And it only resulted in a penalty! The Eighth Immortal introduces his brand new segment ‘My Heroes’. Plus the boys give their grilling evaluation of the bottom teams in the 2024 NRL Premier

Immortal voices FRUSTRATIONS over consultation snub

Aug 21 2024 45 mins  
After a month off the boys are finally back! Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns and Mat Thompson take a deep dive into the biggest talking points in the NRL. Joey doesn’t hold back about the lack of consultancy himself and fellow Immortals Wally Lewis and Mal Meninga were able to give to the NRL Hall of Fame over the decision to name the newest Immortal. Freddy believes the NRL and South

Footy Show Legend Paul ‘Fatty’ Vautin joins the boys

Jul 10 2024 53 mins  
On a hilarious episode of Freddy & the Eighth Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler are joined by Footy Show Legend Paul Vautin as they take a look back at some of Fatty’s finest moments. The boys preview the Origin decider, Joey predicts an all out brawl to erupt. Plus, a trip down memory lane to 2022 where the resemblance to this year’s Origin series is uncanny.See omnystudio.com