The 2026 AFL Grand Final unpacked from go to woe!

We have it all covered - Kylie flying, Dockers crying, Melbourne weather, Kylie's leather, Wharfie Time blue, Kylie's hairdo. What more could you ask for?

It's a rhetorical question, move on.

It's Showtime (Bertie Beetle bag not included)

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

Producer - Steve Visscher

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Like a caged beast in a David Attenborough doco, Stephen J Peak has again been released into the wild, or as it is better known in environmental and ecological circles - Fitzroy. The Evelyn Hotel to be precise, where a special breed of female homosapiens known as Hot Machine were introducing new, exciting sounds from some prehistoric gizmo known as - a record album. Stephen and Sherpa Ken Francis survived and we hear their tale in this episode.

In other parts of this wildlife adventure, we talk about humans being swapped so they can kick a pigskin around, other humans throwing flying projectiles at a piece of wood and fine equine beasts racing each other with fancy dressed small creatures sitting on top of them.

Join our Neanderthals

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

Producer - Steve Visscher

© 2026 Howdy Partners Media

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If you think the French are revolting, you are right, but they are not alone. Here is your weekly serve of the Ruck 'n Roll revolution which includes (in no particular order):

• An ultra indulgent review of Ultravox live at the Palais
• An insightful review of J.D. Fortune live in Melbourne
• An incredibly self serving review of the Spring Racing Carnival
• A good St. Kilda footy story! No really, it is.
• Random culinary observations with zero nutritional validation
• A surprisingly sensible discussion about the ARIA Hall of Fame

Put on your dancing shoes, your favourite Chesty Bonds singlet and matching lycra bike shorts.

The fashion police and the fun police are on a break. So let it all hang out, hombres.

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

Producer - Steve Visscher

© 2026 Howdy Partners Media

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The dreaded post-gig lurgy has floored Ken, who is missing this week. The fact he spent a lot of time with SJP last week is pure coincidence. Said no-one.

That aside, there is lots to talk about this week, including South Melbourne’s amazing Australia Cup victory, AFL trades, cricket in South Africa, running out of petrol and of course the Spring Racing Carnival gets a guernsey.

Warning:

If you follow SJP’s tips you have already lost your mind. Your shirt will follow.

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

Producer - Steve Visscher

© 2026 Howdy Partners Media

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A World Cup or two, a few Sherbets, some elite footy tipping, the odd failed prediction, an assortment of Daryl's and an incredible Indian banquet. All on the one podcast? There is only one way to find out. Ruck ON!!!

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

Producer - Steve Visscher

© 2026 Howdy Partners Media

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They won't be silenced and if they were, there really would be nothing to see or hear here. There is much to discuss in the world of sport, entertainment and life in general and there is plenty to digest here. The World Cup and other football codes get a full examination, as do golf. athletics, darts and sugar free eating.

Musically, it is one for the ages. Pick three songs you never want to hear again and three that will play forever. It is a hell of a task and the results will surprise.

Grab the popcorn (sugar free please), a beverage (non alcoholic) and a can-do attitude and away we gooooooooooooooo...

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

Producer - Steve Visscher

© 2026 Howdy Partners Media

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The things you learn on a episode of Ruck 'n Roll are staggering, amazing and sad, but true.

Hands on buzzers. Which of our fearless foursome revealed:

• he sang backing vocals on The Bruce Ruxton Rap?
• his first record purchase was Easy Street by Jeff Duff's Kush?
• his karaoke moment was House of the Rising Sun?
• he loved the music of and wanted to be just like Gary Glitter?

Explains a lot, doesn't it?

Pull back the curtain on another adults-only excursion into the murky waters of the gene pool from unnamed donors otherwise known as Ruck 'n Roll ...

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

Producer - Steve Visscher

© 2026 Howdy Partners Media

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Who are Toby Petts, Snitch Harvey, Lady Lou and Bijou Elijah and what do they have to do with this edition of Ruck 'n Roll? All this and more is revealed. But thank goodness there's more, including SJP's wrap up of the Commonwealth Games, which might be finished by the Indian Games. INTERMISSION.

Now where were we? There's cricket, passionate kissing and snacks. Find out the shows the boys walked out on. You still there? It's game on for the tipping competition as first and last are up for grabs.

Guaranteed the only podcast this week to include a Napoleon quote, an explanation of plastinating bodies, porn names and the sad tale of buying online gadgets.

Ruck ON!!!!

Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis

Producer - Steve Visscher

© 2026 Howdy Partners Media

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