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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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#75 - The Tortoise, the Hare and the Gazelle

Playing & Simple ·

2025/10/28

🌐 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ nordvpn.com/playingsimpleTry it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!00:00 We kick things off with a game of Sparts.08:28 We recap our successful day at the Australian Finska Championships.15:05 We cover all things Rugby League including Ashes, Pac Champs and Contract updates.32:01 We give our thoughts on PVL's latest big picture idea.36:36 We highlight a very unique crossover event occurring this weekend.40:54 We talk cricket and Lachie gives a controversial

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42:36

#74 - The Good Luck Charm We Need

Playing & Simple ·

2025/10/21

00:00 We kick things off with a cricket themed game of Sparts.09:39 We reveal a key piece of team uniform for this Saturday's Australian Finska Championships.14:34 We chat Pacific Champs, Rugby League Ashes and Jonah Pezet's unique new contract.27:42 Lachie quizzes Harvey on the top 10 most valuable sporting brands in Australia.34:50 We discuss Ange Postecoglou's recent EPL sacking.39:13 We open up the Gazelle Gazette to provide your weekly shield update.INSTA:

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49:09

#73 - The Fanno Awards 2025

Playing & Simple ·

2025/10/19

It's finally time for the 2025 Fannos!Kiwi Steve joins us on our night of nights, the Rugby League awards by the fans, for the fans, FEATURING the fans!INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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49:29

#72 - Huge Year for Ashes

Playing & Simple ·

2025/10/14

Kiwi Steve joins us all show as we preview the Pacific Championships!00:00 Steve has a crack at Pacific Championships themed Sparts.10:16 We preview the Pacific Championships and the Rugby League Ashes.28:37 We give our thoughts on the newly named PNG Chiefs.35:48 We offer up potential Australian cricket captains during Pat Cummins' absence.45:34 We give away a Playing & Simple hat and provide your weekly shield updates.Kiwi Steve returns this Monday the 20th as we present the 2025 Fanno

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1:00:37

#71 - Queen Sweep

Playing & Simple ·

2025/10/07

Voting for the 2025 Fanno Awards is now open!VOTE HERE: https://us14.list-manage.com/survey?u=83a2be09f3b80dc334f610aaf&id=476e423698&attribution=false00:00 We kick things off with an NRL Grand Final themed game of Sparts.09:19 We review the NRL and NRLW Grand Finals.29:29 We go through the squads named for the Pacific Championships.34:19 We discuss the looming threat of R360.42:23 We announce the nominees for the 2025 Fanno Awards!57:24 We provide your weekly shield updates.INSTA:

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57:42

#70 - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Playing & Simple ·

2025/09/30

00:00 We kick things off with a game of '30 Seconds to Score'.06:56 Lachie goes crazy and kicks off the poddy with chat about the AFL!18:10 We preview the 2025 NRL Grand Final.37:32 We highlight the incredible achievements of England's 'Red Roses' rugby team.41:59 Lachie gives 5 reasons why Netball should be an Olympic sport.44:28 We preview The Bye Round's 'Race That Stops the Rugby League Nation'.48:52 Lachie gears up for his 2nd tennis tournament in as many years.50:22 We take a look at the

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1:10:07

#69 - Hectic Fred (Simply the Guest)

Playing & Simple ·

2025/09/25

Simply the Guest this week is rugby league, basketball and soccer content creator Hectic Fred! Fred talks his love for the Bulldogs, LA Lakers and Newcastle United, how he got into the streaming and content world, and the awesome milestones he's hit along the journey.Follow Hectic Fred:https://www.instagram.com/hecticfred_/https://www.tiktok.com/@hecticfred?lang=enhttps://kick.com/hecticfredhttps://www.instagram.com/league.lads_/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/WEBSITE:

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58:52

#68 - Cats v Cats

Playing & Simple ·

2025/09/23

00:00 We kick things off with a brand new game inspired by the Johns Family Podcast.09:58 We gear up for NRL Prelim Finals.20:50 We preview the 2025 AFL Grand Final.27:15 We get keen for the Rugby World Cup Final.31:58 Harvey details the latest drama in the world of F1.35:02 We shoutout some of our best performers at the World Athletics Championships.39:16 Harvey breaks down the upcoming Ryder Cup in golf.42:39 We give some nominee suggestions for the Fanno Awards 2025.55:26 We open up the Gazelle

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46:59

#67 - The Heart Wants What it Wants

Playing & Simple ·

2025/09/16

00:00 We kick things off with a game of AVD (Athlete Venn Diagram).10:22 We talk all things NRL Finals after a crazy first weekend.24:37 We chat some Ra Ra.29:30 Our finals chat continues with the AFL.32:50 Lachie reveals a mind blowing Tennis stat.36:14 Harvey gives a shoutout to Gout Gout and all the Aussies competing at the World Athletics Championships.38:14 We kick things off for the 2025 Fanno's, our fan voted awards.43:37 We give away a Playing and Simple hoodie and provide your shield

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51:57

#66 - Like Frodo with the Ring

Playing & Simple ·

2025/09/09

00:00 We kick things off with a tennis-themed game of Sparts.07:40 We look back on Season 2025 in the NRL and preview week 1 of finals!27:05 We take a look at AFL finals and the journey of the Gold Coast Suns.31:30 We reflect on the US Open finals.35:17 Harvey gives us a historical rundown of the Soccer Ashes.38:41 We go through the quarter finals fixtures in the Rugby World Cup.41:00 We keep up the hype for the upcoming Australian Finska Championships.44:40 We dive into some breaking news regarding

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51:31

#65 - Art is So Subjective

Playing & Simple ·

2025/09/02

00:00 We kick things off with a game of Sparts!11:59 We talk all things NRL with finals looming.23:59 We rank our favourite NRL jerseys of the year for Retro Rugba Leeg's Jersey Judgement Day.28:43 We get behind Heidelberg United as they've advanced to the Australia Cup final.31:35 Harvey takes us through Grand Final day for his soccer club, Brookvale Dolphins.40:15 We get a Rugby World Cup and Utrecht Shield update.43:08 Lachie gives us the state of play ahead of the US Open quarter finals.46:23 We

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50:46

#64 - Bitter Sweet Symphony

Playing & Simple ·

2025/08/26

00:00 We kick things off with a game of Athlete Venn Diagram!10:00 We talk all things NRL as we approach finals.29:16 We get behind an AFL side on the verge of making history.34:49 Lachie takes us through the results from the first round of the Womens Rugby World Cup.41:13 Harvey pitches an idea to mix movie cinemas and sport.45:00 We provide your weekly shield updates.INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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41:35

#63 - Joe Kay (Simply the Guest)

Playing & Simple ·

2025/08/24

Simply the Guest this week is content creator, and Australian football (soccer) fanatic Joe Kay! Joe talks us through the current state of football in Australia, offers some ideas for the sport moving forward, and tells us how he got into the content game.00:00 Intro.03:12 Joe's origin story as a football fan.07:56 Australian football's challenges and issues.15:25 The strength of the Australia Cup.18:55 Creating his own content.23:38 The ideal setup for football in Australia.26:10 Joe's

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55:16

#62 - Twallianz

Playing & Simple ·

2025/08/19

00:00 Harvey has a crack at Sparts!05:18 For reasons that will become obvious, Lachie has a crack at Sparts.15:51 We talk all things NRL, including the Playing & Simple Cup.36:15 We discuss the impending record breaking moment for Alex Johnston.40:03 We confirm that the Wallabies are back.46:12 We celebrate the return of the EPL.49:58 We provide your weekly shield updates.INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See

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45:47

#61 - Coup Dogg

Playing & Simple ·

2025/08/12

00:00 We kick things off with a game of Athlete Venn Diagram.10:21 We talk NRL and preview the Playing & Simple Cup.22:26 We react to some recent Grand Final Entertainment news.26:22 We preview Round 1 of the AFLW.29:33 We applaud the legend that took a crowd catch in the recent T20.33:06 Ahead of the EPL kicking off, Harvey quizzes Lachie.39:33 Harvey provides an exciting update from the world of Darts.42:35 We deliver your weekly shield updates.INSTA:

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54:13

#60 - Type 2 Fun

Playing & Simple ·

2025/08/05

00:00 We kick things off with a brand new game!10:28 We wrap our big weekend up in rainy Newcastle for NRLW Magic Round.19:14 We review the weekend's footy, including Lachie's thoughts and feelings from the Lachlan Galvin Cup.33:18 We look back at what was an overall successful Lions tour for the Wallabies.41:17 We get keen for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup.44:15 Lachie goes through the recently announced groups in the Women's Asian Cup coming to Australia in 2026.49:06 We remind you to sign

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44:57

#59 - Michael Chammas (Simply the Guest)

Playing & Simple ·

2025/08/03

Simply the Guest this week is one of the great Rugby League journos, Michael Chammas! We chat about Chammy's love of sport, and why he thrives in the competitive world of journalism. We also talk his love for the Dragons, and the challenges of mixing work and passion.00:00 Intro.03:13 Chammy's origin story as a sport fan.05:00 Playing Rugby League himself.07:06 Choosing to cover Rugby League specifically.11:30 The modern world of journalism and social media.16:38 Chammy's career pathway.26:10

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#58 - It's Coming Home

Playing & Simple ·

2025/07/29

00:00 We kick things off with a State of Origin-themed game of Sparts (sport darts).07:04 We get pumped about our trip to Newcastle this weekend for NRLW Magic Round.12:58 We review all the weekend's NRL footy.21:32 We break down the heartbreak suffered by Wallabies fans over the weekend.32:10 Harvey shouts out the English women's soccer team, champions of Europe!34:29 Harvey reveals some interesting happenings in the Oceania Football Confederation.38:57 We take a look at one of the all time AFL

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42:50

#57 - Sexton Sympathisers

Playing & Simple ·

2025/07/22

00:00 We kick things off with an NRL Season 2025-themed game of Sparts (sport darts).09:27 We review the first match between the Lions and the Wallabies.13:09 We chat all things NRL club footy.28:22 We each present our Top 5 athletes we are currently getting around.38:06 We provide your weekly shield updates and launch our brand new website!INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:26

#56 - It Was, It Will

Playing & Simple ·

2025/07/15

00:00 We kick things off with an cricket-themed game of Sparts (sport darts).08:57 We take a look back at where it all went wrong for the Blues.21:59 We talk some big ins in NRL footy, as well as some coaches under pressure.35:55 We preview the Wallabies first game against the Lions this weekend.43:37 We fully embrace the new era of tennis after a great Wimbledon tournament.48:14 We time travel and look forward/back to Wrexham v Sydney FC.50:58 We provide your weekly shield updates, including the

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