{"podcast":{"title":"Punt Pals Podcast","slug":"punt-pals-podcast-7034198","podcast_index_feed_id":7034198,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/urQrfoo4.rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbie9081","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/f1d9aae4-f6d3-4446-bb75-dd857104473d/41477986-1737959802765-c62c13de2dcef.jpg","author":"Robbie Von and Nick Ristovic","episode_count":102,"summary":"The Punt Pals Podcast is a weekly sports and betting show hosted by Robbie Von and Nick Ristovic, covering everything from AFL and racing to Formula 1 and the biggest sporting stories of the week. Each episode breaks down the upcoming weekend of sport with predictions, betting tips, multi bets and plenty of banter , helping punters and sports fans stay one step ahead. From AFL round previews and goal kicker multis to major racing carnivals and global sporting events, the Punt Pals dive into the key matchups, value bets and storylines shaping the week in sport. The show also features listener questions, hot takes, and the occasional debate about things that truly matter — like the best pub meal or the most underrated player in the AFL. Expect: • Weekly AFL previews and predictions • Betting tips and multis across major sports • Horse racing insights and big race previews • Formula 1 analysis and major international sport • Listener questions and sports debates • Plenty of laughs and classic pub-style sports chat Whether you’re looking for AFL tips, racing insight, betting angles or just a great sports podcast to kick off your weekend , the Punt Pals Podcast delivers sharp takes, sm…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T10:19:46.946959+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/punt-pals-podcast-7034198"},"episode":{"title":"62 | Round 20 in Review | Western Derby","slug":"62-round-20-in-review-western-derby","published_at":"2025-07-29T10:06:47+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/punt-pals-podcast-7034198/62-round-20-in-review-western-derby","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/punt-pals-podcast-7034198","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbie9081/episodes/62--Round-20-in-Review--Western-Derby-e3663hr","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/cb23b67c77f7df70f5f07ae5322a55a2cccbb3f41fcfdbe765c76b5782ec3a3e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjNzQ1ZjFlNS03NmNiLTRjNDItYjViYi04ZWVlMmEwYjEyZGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmMWQ5YWFlNC1mNmQzLTQ0NDYtYmI3NS1kZDg1NzEwNDQ3M2QiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmNjMjA5Y2NjOWNiNzdjOGVjOTRmN2EiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9mMWQ5YWFlNC1mNmQzLTQ0NDYtYmI3NS1kZDg1NzEwNDQ3M2QvZXBpc29kZXMvYzc0NWYxZTUtNzZjYi00YzQyLWI1YmItOGVlZTJhMGIxMmRhLzQwNDc0OTAzNC00NDEwMC0yLWI0OWZhYjc5OGY2NjgubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Punt Pals Podcast, Robbie and Nico discuss their weekend highlights and lowlights, including a memorable theatre night and the impact of the cold weather on outdoor activities. They dive into the thrilling AFL round review, highlighting exciting matches and standout performances, particularly from the Suns and Dockers. The hosts share insights on betting strategies and lessons learned from the weekend's games. The Western Derby is reviewed in detail, showcasing the rivalry between Freo and West Coast. They also touch on cultural issues within AFL teams and conclude with predictions for the future of standout players and teams. The importance of getting bets in early to maximize odds. Experiencing live theatre can be a surprising highlight. The AFL round featured some of the best footy in years. Emerging teams like the Suns are proving their worth. Betting strategies need to adapt to player performance trends. The Western Derby showcased the fierce rivalry in WA. Cultural issues within teams can impact performance. Standout players can change the dynamics of a game. The Dockers are building a strong team for finals. Exciting performances can come from unexpected players. 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 02:58 Weekend Highlights and Lowlights 06:02 AFL Round Review and Key Performances 10:07 The Suns' Surprising Victory 13:46 Western Derby Review and Team Dynamics 20:03 Melbourne Demons' Struggles 23:09 North Melbourne's Cold Reality 27:11 Mid-Season Vulnerabilities of Top Teams 29:34 Toby Green's Controversial Week 32:12 Fremantle Dockers' Rising Stars 34:29 Geelong's Strong Performance and Future Prospects 38:08 GWS Giants' Impressive Form","meta_description":"In this episode of the Punt Pals Podcast, Robbie and Nico discuss their weekend highlights and lowlights, including a memorable theatre night and the impa…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2381,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/punt-pals-podcast-7034198/episodes/62-round-20-in-review-western-derby/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/punt-pals-podcast-7034198/62-round-20-in-review-western-derby.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}