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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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1:10:04

#35 - Marlee Silva

Playing & Simple ·

2025/03/30

Taking us on today is Marlee Silva! You know Marlee from her work on the sideline for Channel 9's coverage of the NRL and NRLW, as well as her various other projects. She is also a podcaster, with her unique NRL podcast 'Marlee & Me' author, and most recently filmmaker. Her documentary 'Skin in the Game' is a poignant and necessary look at Rugby League's importance in broader society and our communities. You can view it now on SBS On Demand00:00 Intro.02:07 Marlee's sport origin story.04:15 How

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1:21:08

#34 - Fairytales Are Make-Believe

Playing & Simple ·

2025/03/26

00:00 A quick game to start!08:15 DCE...29:00 We take a look back at what caught our eye in Round 3 of the NRL.47:30 Lachie brings an Origin-esque concept to the AFL.54:02 Harvey points out a great moment of sportsmanship from the NBL Finals.57:37 We congratulate a great Aussie in the F1.01:07:20 Harvey provides a preview of what's to look forward to in April.01:11:08 Harvey teaches Lachie about his new discovery, 'Baller League'.01:15:18 Shield updates! (Utrecht, Trumper, AFL).Follow us on Insta

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1:09:00

#33 - Kiwi Steve in the Kiwi Seat

Playing & Simple ·

2025/03/19

Lachie is away for some family commitments in WA, so the podcast's best friend Stephen Gallagher AKA Kiwi Steve joins Harvey as our guest co-host!00:00 Player Venn-diagram game.04:58 Reviewing all the Round 2 NRL action.23:19 We discuss Brandon Smith's massive announcement from The Bye Round podcast.27:29 Steve shows Harvey the horrendous Parramatta Eels mascots that were unveiled over the weekend.29:11 Harvey explains the F1 to Steve like it's Rugby League.37:52 Harvey drops some wild stats in

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42:27

#32 - Us v Hammy Goodman

Playing & Simple ·

2025/03/16

Taking us on today is Hammy Goodman! You know Hammy from his incredible work at Sportsbet where he co-founded 'The Grubs', his weekly insights on the panel in the Bloke in a Bar podcast, and his newest and most exciting venture yet (for Lachie), his Wests Tigers podcast 'Win, Learn or Draw'.00:00 Intro02:42 Hammy's Origin Story as a Sport Fan.06:34 Sportsbet and 'The Grubs'16:29 Bloke in a Bar and working with Denan Kemp19:55 Win, Learn or Draw Podcast and the Wests Tigers25:03 Blind Ranking Tigers

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1:10:13

#31 - Driving, Thriving and Surviving

Playing & Simple ·

2025/03/12

00:00 A quick game to start!06:07 We highlight some key moments from Round 1 in the NRL.21:54 We dive into all the news surrounding the Dylan Brown transfer.35:03 Harvey applauds Craig Bellamy and the Melbourne Storm after watching the recent documentary.43:55 Harvey previews the F1 in Melbourne taking place this weekend.50:34 As the AFL season gets underway, Lachie points out something he's noticed on his AFL fan journey.57:17 Harvey sheds some light on the recent controversy surrounding Manchester

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1:14:43

#30 - Now We're Expecting Things

Playing & Simple ·

2025/03/05

00:00 We review Rugby League in Las Vegas 2025.17:47 We go through the highlights and lowlights of NRL's Round 1 team lists26:31 We take a look at some NRL 2025 predictions from our friends over at Reddit.34:28 We dissect the recent announcement from NRL CEO Andrew Abdo about a brand new Rugby League video game in the works (announcement made on Hello Sport podcast).38:28 Lachie introduces a new game to the podcast, inspired by other sport content creators.43:09 Harvey hypes us up for the start of

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1:42:05

#29 - Good Shout (with Kiwi Steve)

Playing & Simple ·

2025/02/26

It's a mammoth episode today (the longest in Playing & Simple's history) as we are joined by Kiwi Steve (Triple M, Sportsfreak) to preview the 2025 NRL Season!00:00 Lachie surprises us with a brand new game.04:12 It's our 2025 NRL Season Preview, including ladder predictions, Fanny Awards predictions and more.01:09:28 We react to your bold predictions for the 2025 NRL Season that you sent us @playingandsimple on Insta.01:16:49 We take a closer look at the Round 1 NRL fixtures this Sunday in Las

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#28 - Us v Retro Rugba Leeg

Playing & Simple ·

2025/02/23

Taking us on today is 'Retro Rugba Leeg' AKA Retro, one of the biggest recent risers in the NRL fan media game, and expert on all things jerseys. He sells them, he rates them, and he creates content all about them including some very impressive deep dives.00:00 Intro01:55 Retro’s Origin Story10:33 Traditional vs Unique Jerseys14:20 2025 Jerseys20:20 Sponsor Integration24:50 Names on Jerseys38:04 GAME: What Jersey Am I?Follow Retro Rugba

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41:58

#27 - We'll Take Kyrie

Playing & Simple ·

2025/02/19

00:00 We talk NRL Trials and reflect on the Indigenous v Maori All Stars.09:05 Lachie pitches a couple of new concepts to the game of Rugby League.18:00 We talk the unbelievable Super League opening round result between Leigh and Wigan.21:35 We encourage USA Basketball to let Kyrie Irving switch allegiances to Australia for the 2028 Olympics.23:39 Harvey introduces Lachie to the wonderful sport of Monobob.26:58 Lachie provides a massive update in his NRL and NRLW winner-stays-on shields, the Trumper

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43:54

#26 - A Loss is a Loss and Should Just Be a Loss

Playing & Simple ·

2025/02/12

00:00 We give our tips for the NRL Indigenous v Maori All Stars matches.10:30 Lachie gives kudos to the Bulldogs on their great work off the field this preseason.12:27 We congratulate the Philadelphia Eagles and Aussie Jordan Mailata on their Super Bowl victory.15:50 We acknowledge the new holders of Rugby's Raeburn Shield in the Six Nations.25:09 We hear some interesting facts from the world of Soccer and Basketball.30:07 Lachie gives a progress update on his NRL 'Trumper Shield' and Harvey reveals

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1:10:04

#25 - Power Couple Stuff

Playing & Simple ·

2025/02/05

We do our best to discuss the Luka Doncic trade in the NBA.We laugh at Cricket Australia's scheduling debacle.We talk power couples in Aussie sports.We get a Six Nations / Raeburn Shield update.We get behind Bulldogs CEO Aaron Warburton's pitch to put players' names on the back of jerseys.We reveal the Rabbitohs' most surprising signing of 2025.Lachie shows us his progress in the NRL version of the Raeburn shield.Harvey pats his futsal team on the back after a brilliant season.Follow us on Insta

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1:04:43

#24 - The Big Congratulations Show

Playing & Simple ·

2025/01/29

It's a very girlypop episode this week!We congratulate Aus Open singles champions Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner.We talk the rollercoaster ride that was the Big Bash Mens Final (Congrats Hobart Hurricanes).We get ready for the Superbowl and speculate around the NFL's biggest power couple.Harvey gives us an update on Aston Villa's Champions League campaign.Harvey reveals the Unofficial Football World Champions (like the Raeburn/Utrecht shield but for mens soccer).We go through the list of NRL players

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51:41

#23 - Us v Dave from Raeburn & Utrecht Shield

Playing & Simple ·

2025/01/26

Taking us on today is Dave Algie, the founder of one of the greatest fan-created elements of world sport, Rugby's Raeburn and Utrecht Shields!This one has been a long time coming, and we are thrilled to get to chat with Dave from the other side of the world.Follow the Raeburn & Utrecht Shields:https://www.instagram.com/raeburnshield/https://www.instagram.com/utrechtshield/Follow us on Insta! https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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58:42

#22 - Ball Kid Idol

Playing & Simple ·

2025/01/22

We talk all things Aus Open.Lachie gives Harvey a lesson on the wonderful world of Aptonyms.We congratulate Australia on winning the Ashes over England in the cricket.We go through some possible outcomes for the Big Bash mens finals series.Lachie celebrates a new appointment at the Wests Tigers while Harvey quizzes Lachie on other clubs.Lachie poses a tough DCE/State of Origin question to Harvey.Harvey suggests a new honour for Australian sport based on a British equivalent.Lachie calls for help

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#21 - Excited and Terrified

Playing & Simple ·

2025/01/15

We are back for 2025!!!Lachie surprises Harvey with the podcasts's first ever merch.We discuss the incredible Summer of Cricket and the impact of young Sam Konstas.Lachie reveals his ins and outs for 2025.We get swept up by Aus Open fever.We revel in the action packed new golf competition, the TGL.We talk up each NRL side's pre-season positives.Lachie calls for the return of footy Tazos.Harvey congratulates his Dad on his latest sporting achievement.Follow us on Insta

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1:33:41

#20 - Big End of Year Sports Nerd Out 2024 (with...

Playing & Simple ·

2024/12/18

For 10% off T-Shirts at https://cultheroclothing.com/ use code 'SIMPLE10' at checkout.For our final episode of 2024, we are joined by the 2 best friends of the podcast, sport content creator Winston Neville and Triple M NRL Producer Stephen Gallagher (Kiwi Steve).Harvey takes us through our final Who Am I for the year.We share our thoughts on Parramatta's new yellow jersey, yellow shorts kit combo.We look back at our favourite sporting moment of 2024.We identify the players we loved watching in

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45:35

#19 - Us v Liam Forcadilla (The Kelpies)

Playing & Simple ·

2024/12/15

Taking us on today is Australian Mens Netball (Kelpies) player, Liam Forcadilla.Liam is vice captain of the regular Netball side, and captain of the FAST5 team that recently won the world series in New Zealand, and went viral for their pre-game dance routine to NSYNC's 'Bye Bye Bye'. We talk about Liam's personal sporting journey, the meteoric and unexpected rise of Mens Netball globally, and Liam and the team's ambitions for the future.Follow us on Insta! https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/

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1:08:49

#18 - I'm Ready to Hurt Again

Playing & Simple ·

2024/12/11

We address the hype around the Raeburn and Utrecht Shield.We congratulate the Aussie cricketer who did the least in our recent test victory.Lachie gives us a story time about his day at Wests Tigers HQWe criticise the recent moves from the Sydney Roosters.We discuss the impending arrival of the NRL's new PNG-based team.Harvey gives Lachie a rundown of what's been happening in Formula 1.We applaud the recent achievements of Aussie sprinter Gout Gout.Harvey reveals the new exciting addition to the

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53:22

#17 - Who's Who in Blue

Playing & Simple ·

2024/12/04

Lachie nails a game of guess who.Lachie reveals he has finally finished the Roger Federer documentary.We discuss the re-appointment of Laurie Daley as NSW coach.Harvey takes us on a look back at the 2014 U20 State of Origin sides, 10 years on.We congratulate North Melbourne on their first ever AFLW Flag.We solve cricket's biggest issue.Harvey shouts out the greatest fan-created Shield in World Rugby.We reflect on the 8th Annual Toukley Tournament.We thank our great mates at the podcast's favourite

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40:35

#16 - Us v Charlie White

Playing & Simple ·

2024/12/01

Taking us on today is the most generous man in the biz, who has opened up The Bye Round Studios to us and supported us the whole way.Charlie White joins us to talk the rise of The Bye Round Podcast with James Graham, his journey from the Triple M Street Team to NRL Content Manager, and see if he and Lachie are on the same wavelength as Triple M colleagues.Follow us on Insta! https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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