NRL season is back, and in the debut episode of Beyond The Fence's new podcast, Ben Quagliata rolls through his opinion of how the new rules have gone down. Hint: not great. Also, some quick-hitting thoughts from each of the round's fixtures, including some rather dire performances and favourites making an early mark.

Episode 1 - NRL Round 1 Review and New Rules

The Formula 1 season is just around the corner, so in today's episode of Beyond The Fence, Ben is joined by a very familiar guest. Tim Wray (@TimRWray), long time friend and podcast co host of Ben's drops by to discuss all things Formula 1, including the new team lineups, two rookies at Haas, the countdown to a Daniel Ricciardo world title and more, all with a healthy dose of Drive To Survive sprinkled throughout.

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Episode 2 - Formula 1 Season Preview (ft. Tim Wray)

Trading cards and Topshot are all the rage in the NBA (and other sports) landscape, so we wanted to talk about it. This week on Beyond the Fence, Ben is joined by Tim Wray (@TimRWray) and Mitch Doyle (@mitchd_90) from NRL Boom Rookies to talk market trends, favourite products, and why we're all too old for NFTs. Beware, when you get three card nerds around the table, we don't shut up.

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Episode 3 - Trading Cards and Topshot (ft. Tim Wray and Mitch Doyle)

Beyond The Fence returns and this week, Ben is solo. His disdain for the current state of the game is brought to the fore, with the speed of the game, the gap between good and bad, and game quality all getting a run. Plus, some bonus analysis of the potential for no salary cap, or maybe a draft anyone? Follow Ben at @bensquag and@BeyondTFence

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Episode 4 - The State of the NRL

This week Ben is joined by Jake (@Halbridious on Twitter) to discuss all things English Premier League. From Man City's internal improvements to Liverpool's Murphy's Law season, the top four race is heating up.

Plus, some Marcelo Bielsa love, a VAR rant, and what happened to Sheffield United?

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Episode 5 - Football or Soccer? (ft. Halbridious)

A dark day in football history prompts the most emotional episode yet of Beyond The Fence.

Ben is joined by Matt Bungard (@TheMattBungard) to, lets not sugarcoat it, slam the Super League and all the clubs involved. Plus, what it means for wider football, the loss of romance in the game, and fans jumping ship.

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Episode 6 - Super League War? (ft. Matt Bungard)

The Detroit Pistons won the NBA Draft Lottery, commonly referred to as the #FadeForCade sweepstakes. Known Pistons fan Ben goes solo to discuss:
- Cade's strengths and weaknesses
- Fit with Killian Hayes
- Second year stars
- Returning vets
- A soliloquy on what this means to the fans
- And much more

Episode 8 - Cade Cunningham vs. Everybody

On today's episode of Beyond the Fence, Ben is joined by ESPN's Steve Smith to talk all things Boomers, including:
- The core four's last chance?
- Ben Simmons
- Matisse Thybulle excitement
- Josh Giddey and the future
- Rewarding the NBL's best
- Patty Mills flag bearer
- And much more

Episode 9 - The Tokyo 12 - Australian Boomers (ft. Steve Smith)

On today's episode of Beyond the Fence we're joined by David Nash (@theIVpointplay) to talk all things Phoenix Suns heading into the NBA Finals:
- Chris Paul effect
- Monty Williams coaching
- Spain pick and rolls
- Booker and Ayton
- Bucks matchup
- Suns playoffs MVP
- And much more

Episode 10 - NBA Finals Preview Part 1 - Phoenix Suns (ft. David Nash)

For today's second half of our NBA Finals preview, we have regular guest and resident Bucks fan Tim Wray on to talk all things Milwaukee:
- Jrue Holiday effect
- Bud's...coaching?
- Giannis' injury
- Middleton stepping up
- Bobby Portis time
- Suns matchup
- And much more

Episode 11 - NBA Finals Preview Part 2 - Milwaukee Bucks (ft. Tim Wray)

On today's episode, Ben is joined by Chris De Silva from Wide World of Sports to talk all things NBA Draft:
- Cade Cunningham hype
- Mobley and the Jalens
- Trades coming home to roost
- Withholding private workouts
- Josh Giddey
- ACTUAL LISTENER QUESTIONS
- And much more

Episode 12 - NBA Draft (ft. Chris De Silva)

On today's episode, Ben is joined by two previous guests, Chris De Silva from WWOS and Steve Smith from ESPN, to run through everything basketball:
- More Cade Cunningham hype (from Ben who else)
- Scottie Barnes jumping up
- Free agent surprises
- Russ' fit on the Lakers
- CP3 4 years
- Boomers sadness
- Someone sign Dante Exum
- (Not serious) question time
- And much more

Episode 13 - So Much Basketball (ft. Steve Smith and Chris De Silva)

A smorgasbord of Olympic chatter, with Tim Wray joining Ben for all the rundown:
- Boomers finally get their medal
- Golden generation and Paris 2024
- How good's water based events
- Titmus vs. Ledecky
- Jess Fox and Melissa Wu breaking through
- Fast Italians
- Moments of the games
- Question time
- And so much more

Episode 14 - Olympics Extravaganza (ft. Tim Wray)

The post-Olympics void is here but never fear, football's back, with the EPL starting this weekend. Friend of the show and football watcher Matt Bungard from NRL Boom Rookies joins Ben to break down the new season:
- Fans in full stadiums again!
- The top four "race"
- Ben White the defensive saviour
- Lukaku, Sancho and Grealish
- Brentford are good?
- Who's going down?
- Leeds sophomore slump?
- Question time
- And much more

Episode 15 - EPL Season Preview (ft. Matt Bungard)

Some big news has hit the trading card community so we've gathered our experts in the stonks to run it through (and Ben because it's his show). Mitch Doyle and Tim Wray join Ben to discuss:
- Fanatics buying licenses
- Impact on the hobby
- Delays in product release
- BGS/PSA backlogs
- Shill bidding
- Summer League
- Second year fatigue?
- Stonk tips
- And much more

Episode 16 - Fanatics of Cards (ft. Mitch Doyle and Tim Wray)

The Formula 1 summer break is winding down, so Ben brings back F1 (and unfortunately, regular) guest Tim Wray to review the first half of the season, including:
- A championship battle?
- Breakthrough year for Max
- Bottas and Perez
- Good Norris vs. underwhelming Ricciardo
- Ferrari resurgence
- Decent midfield battles
- Haas...
- ANY DANGER OF DRIVER NEWS?
- And much more

Episode 17 - Formula 1 Midseason Review (ft. Tim Wray)

We were robbed of the proper news during the summer break, so Ben and Tim return to give proper thoughts on all the Formula 1 dominoes, plus some recent race recaps:
- The shuffle at Alfa Romeo
- RUSSELL TO MERCEDES!
- The return of Albon
- A literal spa at Spa
- The Orange Army at home in Zandvoort
- RICCIARDO/NORRIS/MCLAREN MONZA WHAT!!!!!
- Some thoughts on the Schumacher documentary

And much more

Episode 18 - The Ricciardo Vindication (ft. Tim Wray)

Ambitiously gathering 30 NBA experts to chat about their team? Yeah we can do that. Beyond the Fence presents the most patchwork NBA season preview series you can think of, continuing with the Pacific Division.

The following guests were kind enough to volunteer their time, intellectual property and, after 30 minutes with Ben, their sanity (timestamps included):

- Golden State Warriors - Mark Delucchi - 00:00:40
- LA Clippers - Lucas Hann - 00:42:36
- LA Lakers - Ryan O'Connell - 01:17:21
- Phoenix Suns - David (IV Point Play) - 01:43:37
- Sacramento Kings - Tony Xypteras - 02:16:19

Thank you to all our guests, make sure to follow their great work covering their teams throughout the season.

NBA Season Preview - Pacific Edition

Ambitiously gathering 30 NBA experts to chat about their team? Yeah we can do that. Beyond the Fence presents the most patchwork NBA season preview series you can think of, continuing with the Central Division.

The following guests were kind enough to volunteer their time, intellectual property and, after 30 minutes with Ben, their sanity (timestamps included):

- Chicago Bulls - Mark K - 00:01:26
- Cleveland Cavaliers - Chris De Silva - 00:34:13
- Detroit Pistons - Duncan Smith - 01:02:28
- Indiana Pacers - Solo Recording - 01:32:54
- Milwaukee Bucks - Tim Wray - 02:00:40

NBA Season Preview - Central Edition

On today's episode of Beyond the Fence we're joined by The Pick and Roll's Michael Houben to run through the ins and outs of the upcoming NBL season:
- What to expect from the Tasmania Jackjumpers
- New imports
- Team by team breakdowns
- An international Next Stars flavour
- And much more

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Episode 19 - NBL Season Preview (ft. Michael Houben)

At the midpoint of the Formula 1 season, Ben is joined as usual by Tim Wray to give a rundown on the first 11 races.

With Haas surprising, McLaren disappointing and Ferrari getting in their own way, it's definitely been a season to remember so far, as we gear up for an exciting second half of the season, including a killer triple header of Spa, Zandvoort and Monza.

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Episode 28 - Ferrari vs. Ferrari, a F1 Midseason Review (ft. Tim Wray)

Today on Beyond The Fence, Ben is joined by a familiar voice in Michael Houben from the Pick and Roll to take stock of all the goings on in Australian basketball right now. On today's episode:

- Dyson Daniels expectations
- The NBL getting guys drafted
- Jack White's journey
- NBL Free Agency
- Thon Maker dominating the Asia Cup
- And much more.

The Pick and Roll are leaders in Australian basketball coverage, find them at https://pickandroll.com.au/

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Episode 29 - The Great Australian Hoop Dream (ft. Michael Houben)

On today's episode, Ben Quagliata is joined by Matt Bungard from WWOS to preview the upcoming EPL season, including:

- Can anyone battle Man City and Liverpool?
- Chelsea desperate for defenders
- Trouble at Man United
- Are Everton fighting for survival?
- The surprise European contenders
- Relegation picks
- And much more

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Episode 30 - The Fight For Third - EPL 2022 Preview (ft. Matt Bungard)

The offseason has snuck by us, and an exciting new season of NBL basketball is upon us.

Ben is joined by regular guest Michael Houben from the Pick and Roll to break down the season team by team, with some left field predictions sprinkled in, some bonus FIBA WWC Opals chat, and even a mailbag.

The Pick and Roll are leaders in Australian basketball coverage, find them at https://pickandroll.com.au/
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Episode 31 - NBL 23 Season Preview (ft. Michael Houben)

The NBA is back, so Ben and Tim sit down to run a comb through some of the NBA's biggest storylines, starting with the East:
- How bad are the bad teams, really?
- Are Charlotte and Washington stuck in neutral?
- The Nets projections
- Can Dejounte Murray and Trae Young work?
- Have the Celtics fixed their depth?
- Bucks-Sixers ECF?
- And much more
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Episode 32 - 2022 NBA Season Preview - Eastern Conference (ft. Tim Wray)

The NBA is back, so Ben and Tim sit down to run a comb through some of the NBA's biggest storylines, continuing with the West:
- How bad are the bad teams, really?
- Are Sacramento ever going to be good?
- Clippers title contenders...IF they stay healthy?
- The bubble title doing a lot of heavy lifting for the Lakers
- How big a leap can the Grizzlies make again?
- Are New Orleans the deepest team in the league?
- See you in April, Golden State
- And much more
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Episode 33 - 2022 NBA Season Preview - Western Conference (ft. Tim Wray)

In the third and final episode of our World Cup miniseries, Ben Quagliata (Beyond The Fence) and Ben Smith (Seven West) sit down for one last hurrah:
- Argentina game review
- Graham Arnold's future
- Fee structure in junior football
- Looking ahead to 2026
- Naming future Socceroos for far too long
- And much more

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Episode 36 - The Socceroos Look Ahead (ft. Ben Smith)

It's race week. Tim Wray rejoins Ben Quagliata to cast a disparaging eye over a Red Bull-dominated field as we preview the 2023 Formula 1 season.

Featured today, in depth discussions on the capabilities of this McLaren, whether Yuki Tsunoda is on thin ice, just who will wave the chequered flag at the Las Vegas GP, and so much more.

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The Ricciardo Gap Year - Formula 1 Season Preview (ft. Tim Wray)

Ange Postecoglou becomes the first ever Australian to manage in the English Premier League (and only the 13th non-European altogether). Ben Quagliata is joined by Ben Smith (The West Australian) to blither about this historic day for Australian football.

The guys talk about Ange's rise from NPL relegation to Celtic cult hero, the Postecoglou Way, a Spurs squad with or without Harry Kane, thoughts on the Socceroos squad to take on Argentina and much more.

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DISCLAIMER: I know the stadium isn't White Hart Lane anymore, it's a punchy title, let me live.

Whittlesea to White Hart Lane, the Postecoglou Story (ft. Ben Smith)

On today's show, Sydney Kings sharpshooting star guard Dejan Vasiljevic sits down with Ben Quagliata to chat all about watching his guys in the NBA Finals, his recovery from a major Achilles injury, playing for Adam Forde and Chase Buford, becoming back to back NBL champions, his future plans and much more.

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The King of Miami (ft. Dejan Vasiljevic)

After what can only be described as a powderkeg of a Test match at Lord's, the home of cricket, Ben Quagliata is joined by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to breakdown a mammoth five days of cricket, including important runs from Steve Smith (the cricketer) and Travis Head, Cam Green's place in the side, new age bodyline on a flat wicket, England's batting collapse, the dreaded 'spirit of cricket' debate and a whole lot more.

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The Ashes - The Spirit of Winning (Lord's Review) (ft. Ryan O'Connell & Steve Smith)

A day of rain couldn't stop England claiming the Third Ashes Test at Headingley, pulling one back in the series to only trail 2-1 heading to Old Trafford in a week's time. Ben Quagliata is joined again by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to breakdown Mitchell Marsh's redemption arc, a passive Australian bowling display, worries at the top of the order, changes for Old Trafford and much more.

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The Ashes - The Mitch Marsh Show (Headingley Review) (ft. Ryan O'Connell & Steve Smith)

In a spit to the face of the spirit of cricket, the Australians retain the Ashes thanks to English weather deciding to be, well, English weather. At least I think it was a spit in the face, hard to tell with all the rain around...

Ben Quagliata is joined again by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to talk about a vital Marnus Labuschagne innings, not picking a specialist spinner and yes, a lot of jokes at England's expense.

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The Ashes - Let It Rain Over Me (Old Trafford Review) - ft. Ryan O'Connell & Steve Smith

The Matildas captured the hearts and minds of a nation, and dared them to dream on the march to a fourth place finish at a home FIFA World Cup.

Ben Quagliata is joined by Ben Smith (Seven West Media) to cast an eye on a rollercoaster of a tournament, including some opening struggles, bossing the Olympic champions, Sam Kerr's injury, questions for Gustavsson, the rise of Mary Fowler and Kyra Cooney-Cross, the disappointment of the semi final, and so much more.

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The Matildas - A Nation United (ft. Ben Smith)

Josh Giddey makes his long awaited senior debut for the Boomers at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, joining a host of NBA players, including Matisse Thybulle, Josh Green and the ageless Patty Mills, as Australia's strongest squad look to better their bronze in the Tokyo Olympics.

Ben Quagliata is joined by Michael Houben from the Pick and Roll (and Airtime Australasian Scouting) to break down the Boomers path to today, including some tough cuts, whether the lack of size is really as big a deal as made out to be, the next generation, plus a Group E preview, the path to a meeting with the USA, Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appreciation, and so much more.

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Welcome to the Giddeyverse (FIBA World Cup Preview - ft. Michael Houben)

The NBA season is back, and with it comes a new weekly series on Beyond the Fence, where Ben Quagliata sits down with writers and fans across the league to break down the biggest hoops stories of the week.

In the first episode, show regular and Bucks enjoyer Tim Wray joins the show for a loopy season table setter, including breaking down the big moves in the Association like Damian Lillard, Bradley Beal and Jrue Holiday, the James Harden and Ja Morant situations, expectations for Victor Wembanyama, an update on the Australians in the NBA and so much more.

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NBA 2023-24 - Episode 1 - The Jrue Holiday Curve (ft. Tim Wray)

Ben Quagliata is joined by Formula One correspondent and regular guest Tim Wray to sift through a bonkers weekend at Albert Park, including Max Verstappen's first retirement in two years, a Ferrari shutout, the future merry go round of Red Bull and Mercedes, Formula Two prospects, Oscar Piastri and McLaren's race strategy and much more.

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Smooth Operations at Albert Park - Melbourne GP Weekend Review (ft. Tim Wray)

Beyond The Fence is hosted by Ben Quagliata with various guests. Our podcast covers whatever is happening in the world of sports, including NRL, basketball, cricket, soccer, motorsports, trading cards, sports in popular culture, and much more.

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