This week James Graham is joined by NRL icon Matt Gidley. Gidley talks winning premierships in Newcastle, his time as Knights CEO, dishes the dirt on playing with Jimmy at St Helens & talks his famous flick pass! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Life In Retirement 13:20 Knights CEO 17:58 Coming Through The Knights 27:50 1997 Knights Premiership 34:59 2001 Knights Premiership 39:35 Playing Alongside Andrew Johns 41:40 Gidley Flick Pass 48:25 St. Helens Saints 1:11:12 Representing NSW & Australia 1:21:36 Gids’ Dream Spine 1:24:18 Jimmy’s Three Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy & Cheese are joined by the one & only Denan Kemp for a huge finals special! The guys talk the best front row combos in NRL history, the pressure on Nicho Hynes, preview every game of finals & we look a huge recruitment dilemma for the Broncos! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ MYMC: https://www.mymusclechef.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Denan Kemp Is In! 09:00 The Bash Brothers Front Row Partnership 16:00 The Cowboys Private Plane 19:20 Is The Pressure On Hynes Unfair? 31:00 Broncos Cobbo Staggs Dilemma 42:00 My Muscle Chef’s Who Has Got To Cook? 46:00 Sharks v Cowboys Preview 57:30 Roosters v Manly Preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Nathan Hindmarsh are in to recap all the action from week 1 of the finals. We talk the end of the Dogs season, discuss if Hynes should be dropped, go off on some tangents & could Ben Hunt be on the move? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Jimmy’s Big Weekend 06:30 Hyundai Hybrid Heroes 12:15 Bulldogs Bow Out 17:00 Jimmy’s Turbo Injury Theory 22:10 Panthers Chooks Recap 31:00 Sharks Poor Performance 36:30 Cowboys Knights Recap 44:30 Ben Hunt On The Move? 50:00 Food For Thought 53:00 Questions From You See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by one of the biggest names in wrestling, the man formerly known as The Big Show, Paul Wight. Paul joins us to talk his incredible career, partying with Ric Flair, the upcoming event at Suncorp & he has some advice for Jimmy entering the ring! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 AEW In Brisbane 3:30 A Living Giant 12:40 Are All Wrestlers Friends? 20:50 Jimmy’s Wrestling Debut 31:30 Wrestling Celebrities 38:09 Paul’s Rugby Experience 41:15 Why Paul Hasn’t Retired 46:00 Ric Flair Stories 50:35 Brock Lesnar Stories 53:20 NWO & Attitude Era 56:15 Breaking The Ring 3 Times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Sterling & Brandon Smith join James Graham in front of a live audience to talk dynasties, working on the footy show, the brilliance of Penrith & winning premierships. Thanks so much to Ladbrokes & this episode would not have been possible without them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith to preview every game of a massive week 1 of finals! Jimmy has a massive announcement that Dogs fans won't want to miss, we have a brand new segment all thanks to My Muscle Chef & Cheese explains why the Broncos must sign Christian Welch! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ MYMC: https://www.mymusclechef.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Cheese Rehab 07:00 Jimmy’s Dogs Gesture 10:30 Josh Addo-Carr’s Bizarre Situation 18:30 My Muscle Chef's Who Needs To Cook This Weekend? 22:00 Christian Welch To The Broncos? 27:00 Panthers v Chooks Preview 35:00 Storm v Sharks Preview 40:00 Cowboys v Knights Preview 42:30 Dogs v Manly Preview 48:00 End Of Season Awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Nathan Hindmarsh again as the guys look at the finals race, talk Mad Mondays, pet animals & the race for the title! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Nathan Hindmarsh Is Back 03:00 Top 8 Locked In 06:00 Wayne Bennett Bunker Blow Up 19:30 Mad Monday Yarns 27:00 Tigers 3rd Straight Spoon 39:00 Sharks Manly Recap 43:00 Which Of The Bottom 4 Make A Run? 48:00 The Race For The Premiership 51:00 Broncos Shocking Season 57:00 Tom Flegler Injury Rehab 01:04:00 Questions From Listeners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by NRL's Head Of Football & Elite Competitions Graham Annesley. Graham & Jimmy talk the pressure of being a referee, the future plans for rule changes, the bunker scrutiny & much more in this in depth chat. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Graham Is Not The Referees Boss 06:00 Head High Contact 31:30 Sin-Bins For High Tackles 39:11 Refereeing/Bunker Scrutiny 56:30 Refereeing To The Laws Of The Game 01:01:00 Field Goal Blockers 01:11:06 Obstruction 01:21:46 Dealing With Media & Coaches 01:33:50 The Bunker 01:41:50 Forward Pass Technology 01:46:08 Graham’s Favourite Working Role See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith jumps in with James Graham as the boys go deep on Cheese's injury & talk the fall out with Elliot Whitehead. We talk the Roosters reshuffle, James Maloney's shock sacking & preview every game of round 27! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Cheese Injury Update 26:30 James Maloney Sacked 31:30 The Broncos Disasterous Season 43:00 The Dream Final Round See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Hindmarsh has joined the Bye Round for the rest of the footy season & he jumps in with James Graham to review all the action from round 26! We talk the Chooks injury crisis, the Dragons disappointing loss, plus the guys talk chinese at the footy & Hindy explains the time he did his PCL before going on a Kangaroos tour! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome Nathan Hindmarsh 05:00 When Hindy Did His PCL 12:55 Roosters Injury Carnage 26:30 Sharks Poor Loss 36:00 The Dragons Awful Performance 42:00 Broncos Season Over 51:00 Questions From Listeners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by Kangaroos & Bunnies star centre Campbell Graham. Campbell takes us inside his tough battle with a sternum injury, what the meaning of life is to him, the Bunnies horror season, Latrell's future & what Wayne will bring to the Bunnies in 2025! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 The Sternum Injury 14:28 The Meaning Of Life 26:20 South Sydney’s Horror 2024 Season 31:30 Wayne Bennett’s Return In 2025 34:00 Latrell Mitchell 37:40 The Son Of A Scotsman 45:45 Trip To The 2024 Euros 52:50 NRL Vegas Promo Tour 57:07 Campbell’s Dream Spine 1:00:28 Jimmy’s Three Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the guys talk the race for the title, we look at the Roosters weaknesses, talk Turbo's financial sacrifice & preview every game of round 26. Plus, the studio is ambushed as Jimmy goes face to face with his latest wrestling rival! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Huge Wrestling Announcement 07:00 Jimmy’s Eels Resting Theory 12:50 Turbo’s Sacrifice 17:50 Sharks On The Rise 21:50 What Are The Roosters Weaknesses? 26:20 The Difference Maker For The Dogs 27:20 Rockbuster 29:20 Pacific Championship Announced 32:20 Round Preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith are in & the boys unload on the bunker, look at the insane race for the 8, Cheese explains what makes Bellamy brilliant & Jimmy wants Parra players rested for the spoonbowl! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Is Jimmy A Journalist? 04:30 The Botched Bunker 23:00 Roosters Big Win 30:00 The Race For The 8 37:00 The Brilliance Of Bellamy 43:00 Jimmy’s Spoonbowl Theory 53:00 Questions From You See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by Tim Mannah to talk the Eels rebuild, what is going wrong at Parra, his hectic life post footy, the 09 premiership loss & how the Eels can become contenders again! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Life In Retirement 08:00 2024 Parramatta Eels 19:55 Post-Retirement Struggles 26:50 Contract Clauses & Star Players 34:00 Living In The Shadow Of The 1980’s Eels 37:30 Being The Son Of Migrants 47:05 Growing Up In Bulldogs Territory 53:45 Eels 2009 Run To The Grand Final 01:20:40 Joining The Eels Board? 01:31:00 Tim’s Harsh Exit From The Eels, Almost Joining The Tigers 01:39:55 Dream Spine 01:43:50 Jimmy’s Three Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to talk the brilliance of Sam Burgess & the influence he has had on Jimmy. We look at why Souths are missing Burgess amidst their poor management of Latrell, Jimmy explains why 6 teams can win the premiership this year & we preview every game of round 25! 00:00 The Wrestling Beef Continues 06:00 Rockbusters 09:00 What Sam Burgess Induction Means To Jimmy 18:45 Souths Management Of Latrell 26:30 The Premiership Race 42:30 Round 25 Preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith to talk the race for the 8, the Dogs big win, refereeing blunders, the Storm's statement performance & Jimmy takes us through one his coaching theories! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ The Fists Of The Father: https://www.echopublishing.com.au/books/the-fists-of-the-father Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 00:00 Chooks Big Win Over Eels 06:30 Jimmy’s Project Pep Idea For Coaching 17:30 Are The Dragons Locked In The 8? 25:30 Melbourne’s Brilliant Win 37:00 The Dogs Big Win 44:00 The Blockers 51:00 Questions From You See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy explores the world of psychology in sport with the world renowned Dr Scott Goldman. Dr. Goldman is the former head of psychology at the Miami Dolphins and is currently the Performance Psychologist for the Golden State Warriors. He is also the inventor of the Athletic Intelligence Quotient (AIQ) which measures intelligence that is most relevant to athletic performance. In this fascinating chat, Dr. Goldman opens up on his experiences working with some of the world's biggest athletes! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ The Fists Of The Father: https://www.echopublishing.com.au/books/the-fists-of-the-father Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 0:00 Dr. Goldman’s Elevator Pitch 13:31 What Happens When He Gets Hired 17:32 Building Trust With Players, Coaches, Owners 33:20 Working With Players, Coaches, Owners 50:30 Culture In Sport 01:02:35 Jimmy’s North Star 01:12:30 Jimmy’s ‘Project PEP’ Idea 01:46:15 Dealing With Defeat 02:15:30 The AIQ 02:22:37 Jimmy’s Three Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as we take a deep dive on the Latrell Mitchell situation, cover Flanagan's suspension & talk Broncos finals chances with Walsh ruled out with a broken hand for a few weeks. Plus, we look at who the Bears could chase for their first season & look at how the signing of Valentine Holmes can help turn around the Dragons! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ The Fists Of The Father: https://www.echopublishing.com.au/books/the-fists-of-the-father Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 00:00 Nelson Bay Marlins Trip 04:30 Grayson Waller’s Had Another Crack 09:00 Rockbuster 11:45 Live Show Announcement 14:00 Latrell Mitchell’s Photo Dramas 26:45 Kyle Flanagan Cops 4 Weeks 29:45 Walsh Broken Hand 33:30 Val Holmes Signs With Dragons 40:00 The Bears Are Back 47:00 Round 24 Preview! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith as the guys reflect on the scandals they have faced during their careers with Kyle Flanagan & Latrell Mitchell in the headlines. We recap all the action from round 23, talk the race for the 8 & answer all your questions! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ The Fists Of The Father: https://www.echopublishing.com.au/books/the-fists-of-the-father Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 00:00 Cheese Shopping Antics 04:00 Jimmy On The Royce Walk In The Rain 05:20 Raygun’s Performance 11:15 Latrell’s White Powder Photo 14:00 Kyle Flanagan’s Bite 35:00 Dolphins Crucial Win 40:00 Does Golden Point Need To Go? 44:00 Can The Broncos Still Make The Top 8? 49:00 Are Manly A Darkhorse? 51:00 Panthers Comeback 01:00:00 Questions From You See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by his fellow Englishmen Herbie Farnworth. Herbie takes us through his journey from Burnley to Brisbane, the tough loss in the grand final to Penrith, playing football for Burnley & why he moved to the Dolphins! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 0:00 Manchester United Prodigy? 04:35 Growing Up In Burnley & Finding Rugby League 10:46 Moving To Australia At 17-Years-Old 19:03 The Aussie Accent/Slang 28:18 Brisbane Broncos 32:15 Signing With The Dolphins 35:00 2023 NRL Grand Final Loss 48:48 England 51:40 Life Away From Footy 55:35 Herbie’s Dream Spine 01:00:20 Jimmy’s Three Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.