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Playing & Simple

Lachie Pringle & Harvey Billingham

Lachie Pringle and Harvey Billingham embark on the adventure of a lifetime in the world of sport, games and everything in between!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#55 - Ella Kasmar (Simply the Guest)

Playing & Simple ·

2025/07/13

Simply the Guest this week is Ella Kasmar! A lifelong Manly Sea Eagles die-hard, now working in the Rugby League world with Sportsbet and building her own following with Manly-themed content across Instagram and Tiktok.00:00 Intro.02:33 Ella's origin story as a Manly fan.05:45 Attending a wedding at Brookvale Oval.09:05 Good times at Brookie.11:20 Brookvale becoming a cool spot.14:30 Getting started posting content online.16:50 Working within Rugby League at Sportsbet.24:02 Ella and Harvey go head

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58:09

#54 - A Whole Lot of Storylines

Playing & Simple ·

2025/07/08

00:00 We kick things off with an Olympic-themed game of Sparts (sport darts).07:23 We give our predictions ahead of the State of Origin decider tonight.18:14 We review and preview all things club rugby league in the NRL and NRLW.34:21 We talk the Lions tour and work through the game against the Waratahs over the weekend.39:59 We come to terms with the tragic loss of brothers Diogo Jota and Andre Silva through the week.42:32 We get across Wimbledon, particularly the hopes of our 90s kids in the mens

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55:24

#53 - Wife of the Year

Playing & Simple ·

2025/07/01

00:00 We kick things off with a game of Sparts! (sport darts)05:26 We review the Playing & Simple Cup and look forward to Round 1 of the NRLW.20:44 We go through the teams named for mens State of Origin Game 3.29:35 We talk Lions (British & Irish).39:26 Harvey brings some F1 news and Lachie explains it in Rugby League terms.45:00 We play one of our favourite games.50:56 Your weekly shield updates (Rugby, NRL, NRLW, AFL).Follow us on Insta! https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ Hosted

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49:30

#52 - The Naked Ear

Playing & Simple ·

2025/06/24

00:00 Harvey brings a new darts-themed game into the fold.08:10 We come to terms with the Blues defeat in Game 2 of the mens State of Origin.16:35 We talk all things NRL and look forward to this Friday's 'Playing & Simple Cup' between Harvey's Sea Eagles and Lachie's Tigers.24:35 Harvey highlights some of NRL's most exciting and prolific try scorers.28:45 We send our congrats in the world of Basketball, Golf and of course Mount Isa Rugby League.34:25 We discuss how a draft could work in the

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1:11:18

#51 - Ant Robinson (Simply the Guest)

Playing & Simple ·

2025/06/23

Simply the Guest this week is Ant Robinson! A football (soccer) fan from way back, Ant has had a storied career behind the camera working across multiple sports and networks. Currently playing a key role in Stan Sports coverage of the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour, Ant has previously worked at Fox Sports and the A-League, helping to bring to life some iconic Australian sporting events, including the Matildas' 2023 Home World Cup campaign. He also shares one of the all time stories that

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1:07:07

#50 - Kumbaya

Playing & Simple ·

2025/06/17

It's our 50th episode!!!00:00 Lachie plays a special 50th episode themed game with Harvey.19:05 We talk mens State of Origin Game 2 as it is game day.26:40 We get stuck into all the weekly NRL action.44:25 Harvey tells Lachie about the twins coaching different teams in the AFL.49:38 Harvey hypes up the upcoming Grand Final in the Mount Isa Rugby League competition, with a twist...54:27 We get across where things are currently at in the NBA and NHL finals.59:53 We offer you a ripper deal to join our

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57:14

#49 - Incredibly Rugby League

Playing & Simple ·

2025/06/10

00:00 Lachie asks Harvey for his 'Mount Rushmores' of various sport categories.10:26 We talk through all the selection drama for mens State of Origin Game 2.23:54 We re-live some of the incredibly rugby league things that happened this round of NRL.34:08 Lachie delivers a theory and a callout regarding his beloved Wests Tigers.37:11 We discuss the very positive and negative news out of Australian soccer.42:04 We wrap all the tennis action from the singles finals at the French Open.48:32 Harvey

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56:16

#48 - There's Gotta Be a Movie Made About It

Playing & Simple ·

2025/06/03

00:00 A fan favourite game gets a run.07:25 We wrap Origin game 1 in the mens and game 3 in the womens.24:25 A team list Tuesday Lachie Galvin update.31:33 We congratulate our Matildas on recent wins and highlight another extraordinary element to the recent Champions League final.35:00 Harvey highlights some key upcoming fixtures for the Socceroos.37:13 Harvey details some big drama from the weekend in the F1.42:36 We question the Super Rugby on a few things.47:58 We toss up candidates for the

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1:12:47

#47 - Quiet Before the Storm

Playing & Simple ·

2025/05/27

It's Origin Game Day!00:00 We put a State of Origin twist on one of our favourite games.09:56 We preview Mens State of Origin Game 1 and Womens State of Origin Game 3.21:41 We talk all things NRL, particularly the latest in the Lachie Galvin saga.42:46 We celebrate our Aussies doing us proud in European Soccer.52:01 We acknowledge the start of the French Open in the tennis.54:19 Harvey gives kudos to some NBA Award categories.01:02:17 Harvey makes a Rugby League team out of beer brands.01:08:31 We

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54:24

#46 - Where Do Souths Belong? (The Big Don't Argue)...

Playing & Simple ·

2025/05/25

Welcome to the first edition of The Big Don't Argue, where we gather 2 passionate fans that sit on opposite sides of a contentious issue.Joining us today is Bloke in a Bar producer Matty 'the Waterboy' Buxton and leader of the Roosters Chookpen, Brendan 'Haynesy' Haynes.Matty, a diehard Rabbitohs man, supports Souths' push to move into Allianz Stadium. Haynesy despises it. Who, if anyone, will come out on top?Follow Matty:https://www.instagram.com/mattythewaterboy/Follow

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#45 - Hate is a Strong Word

Playing & Simple ·

2025/05/20

00:00 In honour of Dane Gagai playing his 300th NRL game, Harvey quizzes Lachie on other players who have returned to their former clubs.05:22 We celebrate the NSW Women's side winning this year's Origin series, and go through the teams for Game 1 in the Men's.26:58 We talk all things NRL, including the Bulldogs triumphs and the Broncos on and off-field woes.39:53 Harvey proposes a rule for the NRL to adopt from the AFL.46:19 We react to Maddi Levi's incredible try saving tackle in the Rugby

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54:48

#44 - Kat Haddad (Simply the Guest)

Playing & Simple ·

2025/05/18

Simply the Guest this week is Kat Haddad! Those in the Rugby League world will know Kat for the brilliant work she does on Rugby League Guru's podcasts, as well as various roles with Souths. If you're a soccer/football nut, you'll know Kat for her work on the coverage of the iconic 2023 Womens FIFA World Cup, as well as the work she does with some A-League clubs. We are so grateful she made the time to pop next door and record a poddy with us!00:00 Intro.02:30 Kat's origin story as a fan of

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1:21:06

#43 - Bones to Pick

Playing & Simple ·

2025/05/13

00:00 Harvey quizzes Lachie on some famous celebrity injuries07:05 We review comeback round in the NRL and pick some bones.37:33 Lachie picks one more bone, directed at an infamous NRL player agent.42:03 We gear up for State of Origin Game 2 this Thursday.43:57 Lachie reveals the number #1 songs that last time each NRL club won the comp.47:36 Harvey reveals the squad for the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour.53:08 Harvey provides an F1 update as Lachie learns a fascinating piece of

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1:03:12

#42 - Surgence

Playing & Simple ·

2025/05/06

00:00 Harvey quizzes Lachie on the last Origin match that Laurie Daley coached.07:36 We dive into all the fun of Magic Round and Womens Origin Game 1.19:36 We name our NSW and QLD Mens Origin teams.45:24 We question the Roosters transfer decisions with the latest news surrounding Dom Young.50:14 We look at the newly announced AFL video game for clues about the upcoming NRL game.57:02 Lachie tells Harvey about a new sport that he had a crack at.59:20 We provide your weekly shield updates in the AFL

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55:54

#41 - Looks Like a Crackdown, Smells Like a Crackdown

Playing & Simple ·

2025/04/29

00:00 Harvey quizzes Lachie on some Golden Point fun facts.07:18 We get stuck into all the Round 8 NRL action and look ahead to Magic Round.26:53 Harvey pitches a new way for the NRL to do sin bins, inspired by the NHL.28:53 We get hyped for State of Origin Game 1 this Thursday night.31:34 Harvey poses a question to Lachie regarding the NFL draft.37:46 We talk all things Perth Bears, the NRL's newest expansion team.44:25 Harvey combines the worlds of sport and superheroes.50:13 Lachie delivers a

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1:08:29

#40 - Voldemort

Playing & Simple ·

2025/04/22

00:00 Lachie tests Harvey on some of the NRL's greatest ever try scorers.07:08 We applaud the great NRL season we've had so far and get into all the latest with Lachie Galvin and the Tigers.38:24 Lachie relives the amazing day he had ground announcing for the Wests Tigers on Easter Monday.42:46 Harvey names his most improved players so far in 2025.48:34 We acknowledge a great policy in the NRLW.51:15 We get the latest F1 update, with an Aussie at the top of the leaderboard.01:01:25 We look back at

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59:45

#39 - Winter is Coming

Playing & Simple ·

2025/04/15

Harvey is away so friend of the show Charlie White (The Bye Round, Triple M NRL) joins Lachie as our special guest co-host!00:00 We dive straight into all our reactions and speculation regarding the Lachie Galvin Wests Tigers drama.18:06 Lachie asks Charlie for some NRL predictions.27:36 We discuss Michael Chammas' recent pitch to get an NRL team in Hawaii.34:18 Charlie harnesses the power of ChatGPT to quiz Lachie on some of Australia's greatest ever athletes.41:12 We give a shoutout to Alex

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55:27

#38 - Sometimes a Team is Just Really Really Good

Playing & Simple ·

2025/04/08

Now coming to you every Wednesday!00:00 Lachie hits Harvey with a game of Who Am I.05:45 We go through all the Round 5 NRL action and look ahead to Round 6.21:55 We discuss the latest drama with State of Origin and International Rugby League eligibility.28:59 Harvey tells us about his great night watching the Matildas.37:51 Harvey gives Lachie a lesson in Masters Golf.50:35 Lachie gets excited about a different type of game.52:39 We wrap up the show with our Shield Updates.Follow us on Insta

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1:13:42

#37 - James Summerhayes

Playing & Simple ·

2025/04/06

Taking us on today is Special Olympic Medallist James Summerhayes! James is fresh back from Turin, Italy where he represented Australia, competing in the Alpine Skiing event in the Special Winter Olympics. James has always been a talented athlete across multiple sports, having represented NSW in basketball. He is also a very dedicated and passionate sport fan, particularly of his beloved Sydney Roosters in the NRL. We chat about all of it and more in today's episode.00:00 Intro.02:11 James' sport

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47:24

#36 - Anyone Can Beat Anyone

Playing & Simple ·

2025/04/02

00:00 Harvey brings in a brand new game!08:56 We go through all the Round 4 NRL action and look ahead to Round 5.22:08 We discuss the latest rumours of a 'crackdown' on head high tackles in the NRL.25:32 We get excited over actual confirmation of the new Rugby League video game.33:04 We cheer on Aston Villa as they prepare for the Quarter Finals in the UEFA Champions League.38:43 We wrap up the first season of the TGL, and Harvey provides an interesting stat.42:08 Updates in the Utrecht, Trumper and

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