{"podcast":{"title":"Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside","slug":"roy-and-hg-bludging-on-the-blindside-663861","podcast_index_feed_id":663861,"rss_url":"https://www.abc.net.au/feeds/12099676/podcast.xml","website_url":"https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/","image_url":"https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/b60cb9ea9b4494e11406728065817365.jpg?src","author":"ABC Australia","episode_count":50,"summary":"The master of midfield mayhem Rampaging Roy Slaven and the leading light of long shots HG Nelson cast a collective eye over the world of sport.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:17:13.407309+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roy-and-hg-bludging-on-the-blindside-663861"},"episode":{"title":"Crack down on pants down","slug":"crack-down-on-pants-down","published_at":"2025-09-27T03:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roy-and-hg-bludging-on-the-blindside-663861/crack-down-on-pants-down","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roy-and-hg-bludging-on-the-blindside-663861","url":"https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside/105824280","audio_url":"https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/dh/Z/rj.mp3","summary":"Roy and HG dissect the chaotic intersection of NRL officiating, personal mishaps, and economic policy. The duo explores everything from the fallout of Victor Radley's cancelled wedding to the potential for automotive tariffs.","meta_description":"Roy and HG tackle NRL refereeing controversies, Victor Radley's wedding drama, and a proposal for car import tariffs in this week's Bludging on the Blinds…","key_points":["Main idea: The unpredictable nature of NRL officiating and its impact on game flow","Practical takeaway: Using trial and error to master complex tasks, like baking a wedding cake","Failure mode: The lack of accountability in professional sports administration when addressing player concerns","Main idea: A satirical proposal for government tariffs on imported vehicles to boost local industry","Practical takeaway: Finding mental focus and 'Zen' concentration in high-pressure sporting moments"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":60000,"title":"The Sumpster Camp","summary":"An introduction to the week's coverage of NRL and AFL magic from the ABC soundproof booth."},{"start_ms":480000,"title":"Refereeing Interruptions","summary":"A critique of unnecessary halts in play caused by controversial officiating decisions."},{"start_ms":1360000,"title":"The Automotive Tariff Proposal","summary":"Roy discusses the economic implications of introducing tariffs on imported cars to support Australian products."},{"start_ms":2660000,"title":"The Art of the Wedding Cake","summary":"A humorous look at the complexities of DIY wedding preparations and the importance of effort."},{"start_ms":3570000,"title":"NRL Communication Breakdown","summary":"The frustration of seeking official responses from rugby league administrators."},{"start_ms":4450000,"title":"The Exhibitionist Problem","summary":"A discussion on players losing focus and the 'pantsed' phenomenon on the field."},{"start_ms":5300000,"title":"Zen and the Art of Rugby League","summary":"Reflecting on mental discipline, the Art of War, and finding focus in the heat of competition."}],"topics":["NRL","AFL","Rugby League","Sports Officiating","Economic Policy","Australian Sport","Automotive Industry"],"duration_seconds":5719,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/roy-and-hg-bludging-on-the-blindside-663861/episodes/crack-down-on-pants-down/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roy-and-hg-bludging-on-the-blindside-663861/crack-down-on-pants-down.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}