Episode

Are pervs and sickos penetrating the Newcastle Baths?

Podcast: Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Duration seconds: 5331
Processing state: processed
Canonical source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside/106562762
Audio: https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/jm/Z/qe.mp3
JSON: /v1/public/podcasts/roy-and-hg-bludging-on-the-blindside-663861/episodes/are-pervs-and-sickos-penetrating-the-newcastle-baths
Markdown: /podcast/roy-and-hg-bludging-on-the-blindside-663861/are-pervs-and-sickos-penetrating-the-newcastle-baths.md

Actions

POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/roy-and-hg-bludging-on-the-blindside-663861/episodes/are-pervs-and-sickos-penetrating-the-newcastle-baths/transcription-requests
Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.
GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/roy-and-hg-bludging-on-the-blindside-663861/are-pervs-and-sickos-penetrating-the-newcastle-baths.md
Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.

Summary

A nostalgic retrospective featuring unearthed highlights from the SCG vaults. The hosts riff on everything from new stadium-themed beers to the absurdity of home-based poker machines.

Topics

Rugby League
NRL
Sydney Cricket Ground
Australian Comedy
Sports Broadcasting
Newcastle
Leichhardt Oval
Nostalgia

Highlights

Main idea: A curated collection of previously unreleased and classic segments from the archives
Practical takeaway: The importance of 'grump work' and heavy hitting in the rugby league front row
Failure mode: Why naming a new beer 'Leichhardt Lager' lacks the necessary marketing punch
Absurdist critique: The social and spatial benefits of installing poker machines in private living rooms
Cultural observation: The deep emotional connection and long-term consultation required for local heritage projects

Chapters

1:00 The Leichhardt Lager Debacle: Critiquing the new stadium-themed beer and suggesting more 'heritage' inspired names.
7:50 The Art of the Play-the-Ball: Discussing training techniques and the visibility of effective versus ineffective players.
14:30 The Next Generation's Creed: Reflecting on the perspectives of younger fans and the influence of international lifestyles.
21:30 Sydney's Film Festival Ambitions: Speculating on the potential for a major international short film festival in the city.
28:00 Red Carpets and Choc Tops: Imagining the ideal cinematic opening event involving projectors and snacks.
34:30 Demolition Derby and Agricultural Shows: Connecting local agricultural traditions with the excitement of demolition derbies.
41:10 The Front Row Forward's Strategy: Analyzing the specific role and physical impact of the heavy hitters in rugby league.