The Tinman & Shabdoo bring you another episode from the mancave that is the Tinman's poolroom. There is a change in sporting seasons under way and lots going on.
We start with an NRL wrap up and give the Grand Final about as much attention as it deserved. SBW is always in the headlines but he is no favourite on this show. The Rugby League World Cup is close so there will still be a bit of league coverage in the next few weeks.
The Rugby season is coming to a close but are the Wallabies on the right track for the future?
Cricket Season is well under way but is the Ryobi Cup working? Should Sydney be hosting all the games with no spectators turning out? Queensland got off to a flyer & the womens side, Qld Fire are also blitzing their opposition. We promise a lengthy coverage of cricket over the summer.
The midsong break is dedicated to Sonny (Money) Bill Williams. A little ACDC is always good.
After the break we cover the glorious round ball game but it was not that great for the Socceroos who were belted 6-0 again, this time by France. With Holger finally being sacked we take a closer look at the situation. The A-League is also under way and with ADP starring in the first game it is going to be a cracker of a season to cover.
The awards always wrap things up but we finish with a special mention to Flynn, who had his first foray into Milo In2Cricket. We are always proud supporters of grassroots sport & his story was an example of why we love it.
The closing song was a suggestion by FFDU and we were happy to give a message to all the Socceroos supporters out there.
Saturday, 12 October 2013
Monday, 7 October 2013
Podcast Episode 37
It's Rugby League Grand Final Weekend and the Tinman & Shabadoo changed things up and recorded a Sunday morning episode. With a night final we stayed off the drink and bring to you a sober episode.
Before getting into the NRL we give a quick plug to one of our great supporters, Beach 365, where a recovery session is held on the first Sunday every month. Check out their site for more details - Beach 365.
It is the Grand Final that has the team which Channel 9 & the NRL invested all their money into, in hopes they would win. Manly were just there to make up the numbers and our prediction may have been for a Manly win but we hold by our statements that the coverage and officials will be very much bias towards the Roosters. Just how many other predictions did we get right.
The mid podcast song is a little gem from the Ramones that really sums up our thoughts on who wins the Grand Final.
The Wallabies had a win and with the recording taking place not long after the game finished our thoughts will be rather fresh and reliable. We hope so anyway. Question is, will Marto ever give a fair commentary to the country he is actually from. We are tired of his constant bagging of Australia & only ever showing support once it is known they will win. He is one commentator that really needs to look at himself and decide if he is really up for the job.
The cricket season is warming up, the Champions League is almost over, The Ryobi Cup has started and Australia is about to take on India in a 7 game series.Australia have a good chance to get the number 1 ranking and may just have the squad to do it.
The Awards wrap up the session and we leave you with another dedication to so many people like Greg (Marto) Martin. A little ditty by Ugly Kid Joe.
Before getting into the NRL we give a quick plug to one of our great supporters, Beach 365, where a recovery session is held on the first Sunday every month. Check out their site for more details - Beach 365.
It is the Grand Final that has the team which Channel 9 & the NRL invested all their money into, in hopes they would win. Manly were just there to make up the numbers and our prediction may have been for a Manly win but we hold by our statements that the coverage and officials will be very much bias towards the Roosters. Just how many other predictions did we get right.
The mid podcast song is a little gem from the Ramones that really sums up our thoughts on who wins the Grand Final.
The Wallabies had a win and with the recording taking place not long after the game finished our thoughts will be rather fresh and reliable. We hope so anyway. Question is, will Marto ever give a fair commentary to the country he is actually from. We are tired of his constant bagging of Australia & only ever showing support once it is known they will win. He is one commentator that really needs to look at himself and decide if he is really up for the job.
The cricket season is warming up, the Champions League is almost over, The Ryobi Cup has started and Australia is about to take on India in a 7 game series.Australia have a good chance to get the number 1 ranking and may just have the squad to do it.
The Awards wrap up the session and we leave you with another dedication to so many people like Greg (Marto) Martin. A little ditty by Ugly Kid Joe.
Sunday, 29 September 2013
Podcast Episode 36
A cracking Grand Final day for the Qld Cup and we recorded our 36th episode. With the Tinman suited up in his Easts Tigers gear & Shabadoo not quite sure where his loyalties lay, we recorded another great episode while watching Easts win 2 grand finals and come up short in the big one.
The NRL could do a favour to itself & listen to this episode as we give it a few home truths about why people are turning away from the game both at the venues and on TV. Seems the NRL Commission has done more damage rather than improve the game. Maybe it really needs to start talking to people outside of Sydney rather than live in a delusional self infatuated system.
The mid podcast song was a no brainer with the Tinman insisting on Eye of the Tiger by Survivor.
After the break we get straight into the rugby which sees a Wallabies team still struggling an referees still thinking that if you are from South Africa or NZ your acts are not worth the penalties of any other side.
Cricket is back on the radar although the Heat struggled to perform in the Champions League. Expect plenty more cricket coverage as the summer gets closer & the Ryobi cups gains momentum.
The awards always wrap it up & the NRL gets plenty on coverage yet again.
The final song is one that was heard this week and is a great version of Rage Against The Machine's - Killing In The Name of by Carl Wockner.
The NRL could do a favour to itself & listen to this episode as we give it a few home truths about why people are turning away from the game both at the venues and on TV. Seems the NRL Commission has done more damage rather than improve the game. Maybe it really needs to start talking to people outside of Sydney rather than live in a delusional self infatuated system.
The mid podcast song was a no brainer with the Tinman insisting on Eye of the Tiger by Survivor.
After the break we get straight into the rugby which sees a Wallabies team still struggling an referees still thinking that if you are from South Africa or NZ your acts are not worth the penalties of any other side.
Cricket is back on the radar although the Heat struggled to perform in the Champions League. Expect plenty more cricket coverage as the summer gets closer & the Ryobi cups gains momentum.
The awards always wrap it up & the NRL gets plenty on coverage yet again.
The final song is one that was heard this week and is a great version of Rage Against The Machine's - Killing In The Name of by Carl Wockner.
Saturday, 21 September 2013
Pubcast Episode 35
It has been a 2 week hiatus but the Shabadoo & Tinman are back to talk about the week in sport.
The Tinman is fresh back from the Australian Indoor Beach Volleyball Championships and was ready to fire after a few controversial games in the NRL. We are thankful we didn't record last week as a few expletives may have been covered up. This still didn't stop us from saying it how it is and giving Karma the man-of-the-match effort when the Sharks were bundled out for 2013. The NRL has a lot of problems to address & this podcast is one that they should listen too. Beside the NRL we also cover the Intrust Super Cup which will see Tinman's beloved Easts Tigers take on either Mackay or Northern Pride in the Final.
Australia Cricket finally has seen success and waht a delight it was. But to take a Test of Perth, the venue that should host the first test every summer has ruffled a few feathers.
Rugby is still in the sights and with Australia doping so poorly on the field still & James O'Connor still being a tool, it is going to be a long recovery for a team that has a failing administration.
We might be the only podcast that has any talk of the Australian Indoor Beach Volleyball Championships & we give lots of credit to Shane & Cyndi from Beach 365 in Bundaberg for all the work they did.
The awards wrap it up as always.
The mid podcast song & finishing podcast songs are both called "Suck It Up" and are both dedicated to the Cronulla Sharks & Paul Gallen.
The Tinman is fresh back from the Australian Indoor Beach Volleyball Championships and was ready to fire after a few controversial games in the NRL. We are thankful we didn't record last week as a few expletives may have been covered up. This still didn't stop us from saying it how it is and giving Karma the man-of-the-match effort when the Sharks were bundled out for 2013. The NRL has a lot of problems to address & this podcast is one that they should listen too. Beside the NRL we also cover the Intrust Super Cup which will see Tinman's beloved Easts Tigers take on either Mackay or Northern Pride in the Final.
Australia Cricket finally has seen success and waht a delight it was. But to take a Test of Perth, the venue that should host the first test every summer has ruffled a few feathers.
Rugby is still in the sights and with Australia doping so poorly on the field still & James O'Connor still being a tool, it is going to be a long recovery for a team that has a failing administration.
We might be the only podcast that has any talk of the Australian Indoor Beach Volleyball Championships & we give lots of credit to Shane & Cyndi from Beach 365 in Bundaberg for all the work they did.
The awards wrap it up as always.
The mid podcast song & finishing podcast songs are both called "Suck It Up" and are both dedicated to the Cronulla Sharks & Paul Gallen.
Sunday, 1 September 2013
NRL or Still the NSWRL
This season has highlighted a problem in the game of NRL that can have a long lasting negative effect if it is allowed to continue. The problem is not drugs though. Even though clubs, players and fans will say the media this has attracted has cost the game sponsors and turnstile dollars, it is a problem that is being addressed and the game can easily recover from.
Over the course of the season is is very apparent the NRL has an agenda for the season and many more to come. Watch any game this season and ask fans from the losing side if they feel the referee controlled the game in a fair & even light. Whilst many sides play poorly and deserve to be at the bottom of the ladder, there are also many games where it is too obvious that one side is being favoured by the referee. The NRL is going back to the historic days and thinks it is the NSWRL.
Too many games are playing out like they have been scripted for the referee and when things do not go to plan you then see some of the strangest and softest penalties or a video referee decision that has everyone wondering if he was actually watching the game. And most games this would be acceptable if it was the same for both sides but unfortunately it is not. Consistency has been lacking all season.
It is not just consistency on the field that has been lacking in the NRL, but also in the match review & judiciary system of the game too. The consistency both on the field and off the field can either be put down incompetence or intentional. With such a strong push in the marketing & media to have a grand final featuring Rabbitohs vs Roosters or Inglis vs SBW, it appears it is intentional.
What the NRL needs to be aware of though is that such blatant bias towards certain Sydney & NSW clubs can have a detrimental affect to the game. The game may have recently signed a very lucrative TV rights deal but that will come to nothing if sponsors learn that people are no longer watching games on TV or going to the stadiums.
Who wants to pay $100+ to take their family to watch a game, spend another $50-100 on food not to mention travel costs for those in regional areas, to watch a game that you can be certain will be decided by poor decisions by officials. Stadiums sell out when fans know their team has a chance to win. Stadiums will start running empty as fans stopped wasting money watching games that are pre-determined.
The NRL may be getting what they want this year with a all Sydney final but it will come at a greater cost. Admittedly the Broncos, Cowboys & Titans have not had great seasons, but there are many games this year where the referee was beyond questionable and changed the course of the game. It is like the NRL is happy to have the Queensland clubs in the game for the cash cows that they are but as long as they don't feature at the pointy end of the season. What the NRL needs to be aware of though is the cash cow will run dry as sponsors and marketing companies realise that the market outreach is turning away from the game.
Over the course of the season is is very apparent the NRL has an agenda for the season and many more to come. Watch any game this season and ask fans from the losing side if they feel the referee controlled the game in a fair & even light. Whilst many sides play poorly and deserve to be at the bottom of the ladder, there are also many games where it is too obvious that one side is being favoured by the referee. The NRL is going back to the historic days and thinks it is the NSWRL.
Too many games are playing out like they have been scripted for the referee and when things do not go to plan you then see some of the strangest and softest penalties or a video referee decision that has everyone wondering if he was actually watching the game. And most games this would be acceptable if it was the same for both sides but unfortunately it is not. Consistency has been lacking all season.
It is not just consistency on the field that has been lacking in the NRL, but also in the match review & judiciary system of the game too. The consistency both on the field and off the field can either be put down incompetence or intentional. With such a strong push in the marketing & media to have a grand final featuring Rabbitohs vs Roosters or Inglis vs SBW, it appears it is intentional.
What the NRL needs to be aware of though is that such blatant bias towards certain Sydney & NSW clubs can have a detrimental affect to the game. The game may have recently signed a very lucrative TV rights deal but that will come to nothing if sponsors learn that people are no longer watching games on TV or going to the stadiums.
Who wants to pay $100+ to take their family to watch a game, spend another $50-100 on food not to mention travel costs for those in regional areas, to watch a game that you can be certain will be decided by poor decisions by officials. Stadiums sell out when fans know their team has a chance to win. Stadiums will start running empty as fans stopped wasting money watching games that are pre-determined.
The NRL may be getting what they want this year with a all Sydney final but it will come at a greater cost. Admittedly the Broncos, Cowboys & Titans have not had great seasons, but there are many games this year where the referee was beyond questionable and changed the course of the game. It is like the NRL is happy to have the Queensland clubs in the game for the cash cows that they are but as long as they don't feature at the pointy end of the season. What the NRL needs to be aware of though is the cash cow will run dry as sponsors and marketing companies realise that the market outreach is turning away from the game.
Saturday, 31 August 2013
Pubcast Episode 34
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| Shabadoo & the Tinman |
The Tinman & Shabadoo we back in the mancave to record another podcast in what is being coined as a poolroomcast. The surrounding sporting memorabilia provided great inspiration as another tumultuous sporting week unravelled requiring our unique take.
The NRL was centre of the headlines and dominated the conversation from the start. Is Earl Sandor the tip of the iceberg and how many players out there are having sleepless nights. We also look at how the NRL is taking the use of drugs seriously, compared to the the lacklustre, slap them on the wrist, approach the AFL takes. Yet another league player is in the headlines for a selfie that would even make Kevin Rudd blush.
Rugby gets the Shabs fired up after the Wallabies were never given a chance by a referee so far in the back pocket of the All blacks side that they needed to extract him out of Richie Mccaw backside. Given poor officiating though the Wallabies were terrible and will never win a game until they learn that holding onto the ball and finding some passion for the game is required at the top level.
The half time break was provided by Wednesday 13 - Bad Things, a little song to fire up the F.U.N.Z. chant in everyone. For reference to the chant, check out this article, The F.U.N.Z. Chant
Back from the break we get straight into the cricket and with the Ashes over and liquid urinated over the test pitch, it is no time to look at the Twenty/20 games & one dayers coming up. The Brisbane Heat are the champions in Australia but there was a void of players from the team in the Australian squad. So it was a little bit of a surprise that Australia won. Shane Warne may have gotten another serve in this sec? tion.
Before getting into the awards we give the weekly update on the Big Dogg team at Beach 365. Beside talking about how great Thursday nights are at Beach 365 we find time to talk up how well the team went this week. Maybe we need to get the members names on their singlets, Tinman, Shabadoo, F1 Adonis, Cheech, Sasquatch? Might need to find some more sponsorship dollars first though.
To close things out we finish with a Guns 'n' Roses classis - Mr Brownstone.
Sunday, 25 August 2013
Pubcast Episode 33
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| The Shabdoo was rather proud of his new cammo hat. It ain't too shabby. |
After a slight delay we got the recording under way in the Tinman's man cave. The mighty pool room. The Shabadoo was on hand to cover the weeks events in sport and help deliver a few serves.
The NRL is getting toward the crunchy end of the season and after Fridays game it is starting to be apparent the the NRL has an agenda to ensure the final eight is made up of certain teams and preferably no Broncos. Regardless of how poorly the Broncos played in parts, some of the decisions by officials can not be seen as mistakes but purely as reason to think the organisation is either corrupt or has a hidden agenda. Rant aside though we do cover a bit more in the game.
Rugby is not great to watch if you are a Wallaby supporter but even if they were playing well, it is doubted the the officials would let them get close anyway. The All-Blacks are a great side but maybe the easy run they get from the tools with whistles has a large part to play in that.
Heading into the cricket we pause for a break and dedicate a song to Stuart Broad - Awolnation "Guilty, Filthy, Soul."
In the cricket, the Ashes has become a boring spectacle thanks to the negative slow approach England take to the game. Seems that they have forgotten that 2 runs an over and deliberately slowing play to a standstill is not great to watch. The Tinman lays in to Shane Warne & Michael Clarke and both seem to think they are greater than the team.
The Tinman gives a wrap up of how the Big Dogg team went at Beach 365 during the week and seems to be a little peeved at some poor sportsmanship that surfaces in the game.
The awards wrap it up and one of the Big Dogg team members gets a fail nomination which was how we finished up with the closing song, The Doors "I'm Horny, I'm Stoned"
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