Off The Record with Buzz & Webby

Another week of breaking news, champs/chumps of the week, and a wrap on the weekend games. We dig into Nathan Cleary’s criticism, the Bulldogs’ crash out, and the race to the Grand Final. Referees are under the spotlight, Lachlan Galvin faces media pressure, and we ask: can the Wallabies upset the All Blacks? Plus, NRL 360 war stories and rugby ref debates to close.

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Another week another week of jibber.. The boys dive into Toby Sexton’s future, Raiders/Broncos Ashley Klein’s grand final call, Canterbury’s selection headache, and Gout Gout’s International debut. Plus, Webby reveals why he left SEN and they wrap with fearless forecasts.

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Buzz & Webby kick things off with the latest in sport — from the unpredictability of the NRL finals and Newcastle Knights’ struggles to Latrell Mitchell’s injury ruling him out of the Kangaroos tour. They then dive into their Champs and Chumps of the week. The boys also cover Nico Hynes’s suspension and what it says about NRL leadership, the future of Shark Stadium and other venues, and the Bulldogs’ long-term moves off the field. Along the way, they swap war stories, share personal experiences, and lock in their bold NRL finals predictions.

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In this episode of Off The Record, the boys dive into the Rabbitohs vs Roosters turf war, break down Harry Grant being ruled out of Dally M contention, and Webby shares what it’s really like writing Ivan Cleary’s book. They also get into the Gold Coast Titans recruitment scandal, debate the NRL season structure and Wild Card Weekend,. We also hear about Webby’s war stories from writing Ivan Cleary’s book, and wrap up with fearless predictions and final thoughts.

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Buzz and Webby are back on Off The Record, diving into the week’s biggest NRL stories — from Grand Final bombshells to the Brandon Smith scandal. Along the way, they trade war stories from decades in the game, like the time Ricky Stuart brought Joey Johns back with John Fordham all over it.

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#TszyuIsmaili is live on August 20, only on Mainevent TV through Kayo Sports. Pre-order PPV here: https://mainevent.kayosports.com.au/boxing/tszyu-v-ismailiNikita Tszyu goes off the record before stepping back into the ring. He talks about his return to competition, the Ismaili match-up, and the lessons he’s taken from Tim Tszyu’s recent loss. Away from the spotlight, Nikita shares stories from his wedding, new daughter, what drives him to build his own legacy, and how he’s balancing training, setbacks, and personal goals.

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In this episode of Off The Record, Ricky Stuart opens up like never before. From his career highlights as a player to his decades as a coach, Ricky shares the highs, the lows, and the passion that’s driven him.

He talks about the pressures of the job, his relationships with journalists and coaches like Craig Bellamy, and the challenges of leading a team. Ricky also gives a personal look at his life beyond the field, including his work with the Ricky Stuart Foundation, and reflects on the legacy he wants to leave behind. Whether you’re a Raiders fan or just love the inside stories of elite sport, this is Ricky Stuart unfiltered.

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Buzz and Webby are back behind the mics for another unapologetic run through sport, media, and everything in between. From cricket’s latest headlines to Snoop Dogg lighting up the AFL Grand Final, NRL coaching shake-ups, concussion controversy, and why trust in journalism is on the line — nothing’s off limits. Strap in for fearless forecasts, sharp takes, and a few stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

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The boys are back with another unfiltered episode of Off The Record. This week, they dive into the latest rugby chaos — from the Wallabies finally bagging a win to the blow-up over the NRL’s TV scheduling. They break down the Trainergate scandal out west, dissect the state of rugby, and react to a wild moment in women’s basketball — plus, why Ryan Hoffman is fuming. Buzz also shares the Steve Waugh story that still keeps him up at night, along with the fearless forecasts for this week’s footy.

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David Gallop is one of the greatest administrators in Australian sport — having steered both the NRL and Football Federation Australia through some of their most defining moments.

In this episode, we cover it all:
• How he found himself running rugby league
• His approach to handling media pressure and player controversies — including the Melbourne Storm salary cap scandal
• What it was like working alongside Frank Lowy to grow the global game in Australia
• The highs and lows of his time in charge of the NRL & Football Australia
• What he’s learned about leadership along the way
• And What he's working on now

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Buzz and Webby go Off the Record once again on the week’s biggest sporting news and controversies,. You heard it here first — from the 360 shake-up to Penrith’s claim as the greatest team of all time. They break down the Wallabies’ heartbreaking loss, Galvin’s redemption arc at Tigerland, and Buzz doesn’t hold back on Trump’s dodgy golf game. Plus: one of the funniest golf stories you’ll ever hear from Webby — featuring 18 lost balls and a run-in with Bob Hawke.

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In this fast-paced episode, Buzz and Webby break down the latest breaking news and share their champs and chumps. From golf yarns to referee blow-ups and media spin, Kevin Walters coaches the Kangaroos, the Wallabies’ woes continue, and Tim Tszyu’s brutal loss stings. Plus, fearless forecasts and war stories on player managers.

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Michael Cheika goes off the record in this wide-ranging chat — from his coaching ambitions in the NRL, to which league stars could dominate in union, and what he really thinks ahead of the Wallabies vs Lions 2025 Tour.

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In this episode, Buzz and Webby are back with a fiery wrap of the biggest stories in footy and beyond.

They kick things off with breaking headlines and a fresh batch of Champs & Chumps, before diving into the Sam Konstas cricket saga and Peter V’landys’ tough TV negotiations.

The spotlight then turns to the Newcastle Knights — a club in crisis — and what Kalyn Ponga’s future could look like. The boys also weigh in on the British & Irish Lions tour and where Rugby Union is heading.

Plus, don't miss another round of War Stories, followed by fearless forecasts for the week ahead.

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Buzz & Webby speak to Paul Gallen before his upcoming boxing fight against Sonny Bill Williams next week. 

We get raw and uncensored in this episode — opening up about why he’s come out of  his long-running feud with Sonny Bill Williams, what he really thinks of him, and why retirement hit harder than expected. He talks about getting off the drink, getting help, and what he wants for his future. 

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Dropping this one early before Origin and our next guest's episode on Thursday. In this episode, Buzz and Webby  kick things off with their usual champs and chumps — before diving into everything from Des Hasler’s coaching future and Nathan Cleary’s Origin form to South Sydney’s ongoing struggles and the latest in international cricket. It’s a fast-paced rundown of the week’s biggest headlines, packed with sharp opinions, classic banter, and a few fearless forecasts.

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Another week of Buzz and Webby breaking down the highs and lows of Aussie sport.

They kick things off with the rise of women’s rugby league, before diving into the latest drama surrounding the Wests Tigers and Venues NSW. The State of Origin decider is front and centre, followed by their take on Ryan Hoffman’s criticism of the rugby league media. Australia’s top-order issues against the West Indies also get a run, before Buzz revisits his long-running feud with coaching great Warren Ryan. They wrap it all up with a few fearless predictions for what’s coming next.

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This week, Buzz & Webby are back with their usual Champ and Chump of the Week.They dive into whether Marky Mark is set to go cross-code, Manly’s latest meltdown, and what the AFL is getting right when it comes to finances. NRL coaches are under pressure, Beanie Round is just around the corner, and the boys wrap it all up with their fearless tips for the weekend. Strap in.

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We kick things off with our Champ and Chump of the Week, before diving into the rumblings of a breakaway rugby competition. Then it’s time to unpack the State of Origin fallout and the crisis brewing at the Manly Sea Eagles. We also tackle selection headaches in cricket, and Buzz shares a special story you don’t want to miss.To wrap it all up: our fearless forecasts for what lies ahead in the world of sport.

We've been a bit all over the place with being sick and other things going on in the last few weeks, we will be back at our regular time of Wednesday morning from now on.

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Buzz and Webby are crook with COVID, so this one was done remotely. The lads kick things off with their Champs & Champs, Buzz breaks some news on Payne Haas’s future, and the boys dive into next week’s Origin series, Lachie Galvin’s debut, and how good Ethan Strange is. Then it’s all about the World Test Championship, as they share some legendary war stories dealing with international cricketers—from Keith Miller, Allan Border, and Greg Chappell to Clarke. And of course conclude with some Fearless Forecasts.

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In this episode, we sit down with our great mate Braith Anasta — and this one had it all: big laughs, raw moments, and some incredible stories.

We talk about Braith’s career on the field and how he’s built an even bigger presence off it, now front and centre as the host of NRL 360. From handling media pressure to personal challenges, high-profile feuds, mental health, family life, Braith opens up like never before.

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This week, Webby and Buzz break down the latest State of Origin game, Champs and Chumps, and just how bloody good those Canberrans are playing. You’ll hear it here first — who’s set to coach the Kangaroos, what the future holds for Nathan Cleary, and the AFL’s ongoing "nose beer" problem.

 Plus, Buzz opens up on his legendary feud with Peter Sterling and the two deliver their fearless forecasts.

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Webby opens up about a recent melanoma scare and the health reality check that came with it. From there, it’s classic Buzz & Webby — no punches pulled. The boys hand out their Champs and Chumps of the week, weigh in on the controversy surrounding the Enhanced Games and James Magnussen, and throw around ideas for where Origin should head next.

They don’t hold back on Lachlan Galvin’s messy Tigers exit or Gus Gould’s role in the drama. Plus, a few rugby league war stories that are themed around lies and deception. And a round of fearless forecasts to cap it off.

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This episode brings the heat. Two big breaking stories on Marky Mark and DCE circling the Roosters, Buzz reckons there’s no hype around Origin this year, and the lads don’t hold back- sharing Origin war stories, fearless forecasts, and all the major headlines from the week.

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The lads kick things off with Champs and Chumps, before diving into the PNG NRL franchise’s mounting concerns, Michael Chammas’s controversial boot from a TV panel, and Buzz details his fiery phone call with Broncos coach Michael Maguire.

They also unpack James Johnson’s surprise resignation from Football Australia, and Buzz and Weidler share some classic war stories about the legendary Jack Gibson. The episode wraps up with some fearless State of Origin predictions you won’t want to miss.

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It’s Webby’s birthday! The boys kick things off with some banter before diving into this week’s Champ and Chump. Buzz breaks the Brandon Smith-Rabbitohs deal, they discuss Ezra Mam’s potential return, Graham Arnold’s Iraq coaching gig, and Webby shares the story of getting fired on his 25th birthday. Plus, fearless forecasts for the weekend.

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Buzz & Webby catch up with their great mate - and one of the best characters in rugby league - Matty Johns, and it’s an absolute beauty.

They dive into questions Matty has never asked before, covering Matty’s wild NRL career, his move into the media, and some laugh-out-loud stories from the Super League days. Plus, yarns about his brother Joey and plenty of moments that’ll have you in stitches.

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The boys kick off with some classic banter before getting into this week’s Champ and Chump. They break some big news on the NRL making changes to the bunker, dive into the Western Bears bid, Brad Arthur’s future, and tackle the latest referee controversies. There's plenty of chat around Dragons coach Shane Flanagan, Lachlan Ilias, and Les Kiss’s appointment as Wallabies coach. Plus, Buzz shares a wild story from Greg Inglis’ wedding, and they wrap it up with their Fearless Forecast.

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We kick off with the latest on the Western Bears and Lachlan Galvin’s return to the Wests Tigers and the growing concerns around NRL players taking dives. We also unpack the teenage fan incident that made headlines, provide a major update on the Western Bears franchise, and touch on the uproar over our opinions on Rugby Union ticket prices - plus a look back in our war story of the infamous Storm salary cap scandal.

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This episode was the most heated yet. Buzz & Webby break major news on the coaching front, dive into the Lachlan Galvin saga, unpack the Spencer Leniu vs JT fallout, revisit their infamous near punch-on in ’05 - and plenty more in between.

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Phil “Buzz” Rothfield and Andrew Webster are no longer going head-to-head — they’ve joined forces for Off The Record, the new sports podcast delivering the best inside info in the game.

In this episode, they reveal which NRL clubs are in contention for next year’s Vegas trip, what makes this upcoming event so special, what's going on with the Bears and the two weigh in on whether Latrell Mitchell could shift to the No. 6 jersey. Buzz shares a classic war story and breaks down his feud with Darryl Brohman following the Joey Johns - Erin Molan drama. Plus, they deliver their fearless forecasts and plenty more.

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Phil “Buzz” Rothfield and Andrew Webster are no longer going head-to-head - they’re joining forces for Off The Record, the new sports podcast that gives you the best info in the game.

In the second episode, Buzz breaks news on a major shift in Origin eligibility that could shake up future selections. Buzz and Webby also reveal their Champs & Chumps of the week, unpack the biggest headlines - where’s DCE going, what’s the latest on Sam Kerr, and why Tim Tszyu’s next fight is a must-win. Webby takes us behind the scenes of the infamous bust-up between Simon Katich and Michael Clarke. Buzz also shares some classic Super League stories.And of course, some fearless predictions for the weekend! Enjoy!

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Phil “Buzz” Rothfield and Andrew Webster are no longer going head-to-head in rival publications — they’re joining forces for Off The Record, a new sports podcast that cuts through the spin and calls it how it is.

Yes, there are about 12,000 sports podcasts out there. But this one’s different and coming with a different edge . In Episode 1, the two legends of journalists dive into the biggest headlines of the week — including Peter V’landys’ future in the game, DCE’s departure, Buzz’s unforgettable interview with Sir Alex Ferguson, their Champs & Chumps segment, and a fearless prediction you won’t see coming.

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