Talking Tigers, the Official Richmond podcast

A much-loved segment from the 2025 edition of Talking Tigers has been Rhett Bartlett's, 'Hidden Tigerland' To celebrate the Club's 140 year anniversary, Historian Rhett Bartlett takes you on a journey through time to discover unknown facts about the Tigers. All thirty editions of Hidden Tigerland can be found in this special edition of Talking Tigers, enjoy listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a huge season finale from Talking Tigers. Richmond’s National Recruiting Manager Rhy Gieschen is a special guest in the TT studio, and he discusses the progress of the Club’s cracking 2024 draft class, while also looking ahead to this year’s draft. Also, in this episode, the TT team list their top 10 Tiger positives of the season. The “Going up the Country” segment focuses on a suburb in outback New South Wales city that produced a player who had a brief, but successful career at Punt Road, culminating in a 1972 Grand Final appearance with the Tigers. “60 Years of MCG Memories” highlights Richmond’s glorious Grand Final triumph of 1969. And there is a tribute to dual Tiger premiership star Paul Sproule, who passed away last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Tigers pays a special tribute to Kamdyn McIntosh on this week’s show. The TT team recount their memories, both on-field and off-field, of the dual premiership Tiger who played his last game for the Club in the final home-and-away round of the 2025 season and tell why he is such a great Richmond man. Also, in the latest episode of the Club’s podcast juggernaut, there’s plenty of praise for much-improved Tiger key defender Ben Miller, as well as Sam Banks, Tylar Young, Taj Hotton and Seth Campbell. The “Going up the Country” segment focuses on a West Australian coastal town where a Richmond excitement machine of the late-1980s-early 1990s hailed from. “60 Years of MCG Memories” features the Tigers’ glorious, drought-breaking 1967 premiership triumph. While, in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett has fascinating details on Richmond’s decision to forfeit a Grand Final during its VFA days. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richmond veteran star key forward Tom Lynch’s strong showing against North Melbourne in Hobart last Sunday is a hot topic of conversation on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. The TT team tell why Lynch’s performance was such an important sign for the team’s prospects in 2026. Also on this week’s show, there’s plenty of admiration again for Tiger young gun Taj Hotton. Club great Matthew Richardson has some sound advice for Richmond fans. The “Going up the Country” segment features a very small South Australian town where a top Tiger defender of the 1990s hailed from. While in “60 Years of MCG Memories”, the focus is on Richmond’s mighty, fighting victory in the 2019 preliminary final against Geelong. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest episode of Talking Tigers highlights the excellent form of Richmond key defenders Ben Miller and Tylar Young. The TT team discuss the attributes of both players and their importance to the team for the future. Also on this week’s show, club great Matthew Richardson tells why the re-signing of Tiger veteran key forward Tom Lynch, for 2026, is such a good decision. There is plenty of praise for Tim Taranto’s impressive set-shot goalkicking. “Going up the Country” focuses on the largest town in Tasmania, which produced a player who was signed by Richmond as a 14-year-old and went on to play in a premiership side with the Tigers. And, in “60 Years of MCG Memories”, Richmond’s stirring 2017 preliminary final victory over Greater Western Sydney will give you goosebumps again.  For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of Talking Tigers, the push continues for Nick Vlastuin to be rewarded with an inaugural All-Australian blazer this year following another standout performance by the star Richmond defender in last Saturday’s clash with Gold Coast. The TT team present some compelling statistics and facts to strongly support Vlastuin’s All-Australian credentials. Also on this week’s show, the exciting potential of Tiger cubs Harry Armstrong and Taj Hotton is discussed. The popular “60 years of MCG Memories” segment focuses on Michael Roach achieving the magical 100-goal milestone in the 1980 season. With Richmond playing St Kilda in Round 22, the football “Twilight Zone” that has long existed in matches between the two teams is highlighted. And in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett provides a fascinating true tale about the great Jack Dyer in a match during the 1946 season. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of Talking Tigers, there is a strong push for Richmond star defender Nick Vlastuin to receive an inaugural All-Australian blazer this year. The TT team present a compelling case for Vlastuin’s selection in the 2025 All-Australian team given his excellent form throughout the season, culminating in an outstanding performance against Collingwood at the MCG last Sunday with some AFL career-high, key statistical numbers for him. Also on this week’s show, there is plenty of excitement expressed about highly-talented Tiger teenager Taj Hotton. Another Richmond young gun in Harry Armstrong features in the final “Broady’s Zingers” for the year. The popular “60 Years of MCG Memories” focuses on a sensational goalkicking display by a top Tiger of the 1980s, who was not renowned for scoring goals. While in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett has the details of a daredevil stunt that took place on the Punt Road Oval in 1980 which, had it gone wrong, would have cost Richmond the premiership that year. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a massive episode of Talking Tigers this week. Richmond’s premier podcast delivered a live show before a packed audience in the Maurice Rioli Centre at the Swinburne Centre, with special guests senior coach Adem Yze, player cult hero Mykelti Lefau and AFLW star Sarah Hosking. There is so much in those interviews to keep TT’s legion of listeners totally absorbed. And all the regular TT segments feature as well . . . “Going up the Country” looks at a Victorian town that produced a top-class, ball-magnet, small Richmond midfielder. In “60 Years of MCG Memories”, the focus is on the Tigers’ glorious, drought-breaking 2017 Grand Final triumph. While in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett highlights some truly unique events that took place at Punt Road Oval in the past. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taj Hotton’s exciting AFL debut with Richmond is front and centre on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. The TT panel sing the praises of the talented teenager for what he produced first-up at the game’s highest level against Essendon under the MCG lights last Saturday night. They also pay tribute to another Tiger cub in Luke Trainor following his long-awaited AFL Rising Star nomination. And there’s plenty of positivity around the performances of other Tigers in the clash with the Bombers – 250-game milestone man Nick Vlastuin, Tim Taranto, Jacob Hopper, Toby Nankervis, Ben Miller, Tylar Young, Jayden Short, Tom Brown, Sam Banks, Jack Ross and Jonty Faull. The “Going up the Country” segment features a small South Australian town where a popular, dual Richmond premiership player lived after emigrating from England. “60 Years of MCG Memories” highlights one of the most brilliant quarters of football produced by a player in the Tigers’ history. While, in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett details a remarkable match in Richmond’s VFA days. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest episode of Talking Tigers pays special tribute to triple Richmond premiership star defender Nick Vlastuin in the lead-up to his 250-game milestone against Essendon at the MCG on Saturday night. Richmond great Matthew Richardson provides an insight into what has made Vlastuin one of the competition’s elite backmen and such a pivotal member of the Tigers’ line-up. Also, on a huge show this week, the TT team commemorate the Tigerland life and times of highly-successful former club president Ian Wilson. Exciting Tiger teenager Taj Hotton is put under the microscope by Nathan Broad in “Broady’s Zingers”. “Going up the Country” focuses on a Victorian town in the Yarra Ranges that produced a rugged Richmond cult figure. And, in “60 Years of MCG Memories”, the Tigers’ fantastic, fighting win in the 1995 semi-final against Essendon takes centre stage. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest episode of Talking Tigers focuses on the individual positives from Richmond’s Round 16 clash with Adelaide . . . Sam Banks going from strength to strength in his rebounding role off the half-back line. Jasper Alger showing plenty of promise up forward in his first full AFL game. Jack Ross thriving as an inside midfielder. Noah Balta’s return to form. Luke Trainor’s first goal in AFL football. Also on this week’s show, there is an extremely exciting announcement about a huge, upcoming Talking Tigers event. ‘Richo’ couldn’t resist, so ‘Chief Watch’ is back (just for one day). The “Going up the Country” segment features a Victorian town that produced a true Richmond great of the 1950s-60s. “60 Years of MCG Memories” looks at one of the biggest, and best, wins in Tigerland’s history. And, in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett reveals the real first names of several of Richmond’s finest players from yesteryear. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plenty of Tiger eyes were on classy teenager Taj Hotton’s much-anticipated VFL debut with Richmond last weekend, and the latest episode of the Talking Tigers podcast excitedly focuses on his impressive first-up performance. Also on this week’s show, there is plenty of admiration for the efforts of Tiger defenders Nick Vlastuin and Ben Miller in the Round 15 clash with the Western Bulldogs. The TT team pay tribute to a wonderful Tigerland servant who passed away last week. In the popular “60 Years of MCG Memories” segment, a late-season classic encounter between Richmond and West Coast in the Tigers’ 2019 premiership year is featured. ‘Richo’ rants about the shock omission of a modern-day Tiger great from a recent list of most decorated AFL players this century. And, in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett reveals the fascinating Tiger tale of Billy Schmidt. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest episode of the Talking Tigers podcast features the key highlights and positives from Richmond’s season so far and also lists what Yellow and Black barrackers can look forward to in the second half of the 2025 home-and-away rounds. Also on this week’s show, exciting Tiger cub Jasper Alger is interviewed by veteran teammate Nathan Broad in “Broady’s Zingers”. The “60 years of MCG Memories” segment focuses on a cracking mid-winter, Friday night match between Richmond and Essendon in 1995. “Going up the Country” examines a small Victorian area, where a couple of Tiger premiership players did their national service training in the 1960s. And, in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett details the origins of the famous Richmond theme song, as well as the man behind its inception. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although it’s the mid-season bye for Richmond, with the players having a break, there is no rest for Talking Tigers. In another bumper episode of the Club’s premier podcast this week, the TT team dissect the disappointing Round 13 loss to Sydney but find positives through the form of players such as Dion Prestia, Ben Miller, Seth Campbell, Luke Trainor, Kane McAuliffe and Tom Brown. The “Going up the Country” segment features an exceptionally small Victorian town that produced a triple premiership Tiger. “60 Years of MCG Memories” focuses on the greatest mark taken in Tigerland’s history. While, in “Hidden Tigerland”, the Club’s historian Rhett Bartlett reflects on the extremes of Richmond’s scoring in a match, from the lowest of lows, to a goalkicking spree – both against the same opponent. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Richmond young guns are special guests on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. Hugo Ralphsmith, interviewed in the podcast’s studio, discusses the impressive progress he’s made in his wing role under Adem Yze’s coaching, plus the overall development of the Club’s exciting, youthful, playing group. Tom Sims, meanwhile, gets a “grilling” from esteemed Tiger veteran Nathan Broad in “Broady’s Zingers”. Also on this week’s show, the TT team analyse Richmond’s bold performance against Greater Western Sydney last Saturday and pay tribute to the likes of Dion Prestia, Tim Taranto, Jacob Hopper, Toby Nankervis, Tom Lynch, Sam Banks, Ben Miller and Kane McAuliffe for their excellent efforts throughout the contest. The “Going up the Country” segment features a small Victorian town where one of Richmond’s greatest-ever players grew up. In “60 Years of MCG Memories”, the focus is on arguably the best Grand Final fairytale story in League football history. And in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett has a fascinating tale about Richmond ‘Immortal’ Jack Titus. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three emerging Richmond defenders, and two top-notch veteran backmen, are a major focus on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. Sam Banks, Tom Brown and Campbell Gray, together with Nathan Broad and Nick Vlastuin, receive plenty of plaudits from the TT crew for their efforts in last Friday night’s ‘Dreamtime at the ‘G’ blockbuster. Also on this week’s show, “60 Years of MCG Memories” highlights arguably the greatest performance in the illustrious playing career of star triple premiership Tiger Shane Edwards. The “Going up the Country” segment focuses on a small Victorian town that produced a Richmond premiership player, who was an extremely popular cult figure at the Club. And, in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett takes a look at some quirky guernsey number circumstances throughout Richmond’s history. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richmond’s Indigenous Cultural Capability Manager, Luke Murray, is a special guest on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers in the lead-up to the 2025 Dreamtime at the ‘G blockbuster. Murray talks about the power of the Dreamtime match and what it means to theIndigenous community. He also discusses the special pre-game ceremonial dance, and this year’s Dreamtime guernsey to be worn by the Richmond team, designed by Rhyan Mansell and his family. Also on this week’s show, there are plenty of plaudits for talented Tiger cubs Sam Lalor, Seth Campbell, Sam Banks and Kane McAuliffe, plus experienced guns Toby Nankervis, Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper, following their performances in the Round 10 clash with North Melbourne. The “60 Years of MCG Memories” segment focuses on Maurice Rioli’s brilliant, Norm Smith Medal-winning performance in the 1982 Grand Final. And in “Hidden Tigerland”, club historian Rhett Bartlett highlights another Richmond competition first back in the 1977 season. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A couple of major milestones feature prominently on the latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. The TT team pay tribute to extremely popular clubman and dual premiership Tiger Kamdyn McIntosh, who is set to play his 200th AFL game in Sunday’s Round 10 clash with North Melbourne at the MCG. And Talking Tigers has a special milestone of its own . . . This is episode 404, which surpasses Richmond ‘Immortal’ Kevin Bartlett’s club record of 403 games. ‘KB’ has something to say about that, too. Also, in this week’s show, there is plenty on Richmond’s thrilling victory over West Coast at the MCG last Sunday. The “60 Years of MCG Memories” segment looks at a stunning upset win by the Tigers in 1991. And in “Hidden Tigerland” club historian Rhett Bartlett highlights the decision by the VFL in 1966 to strip the Club’s reserves and under 19s of premiership points for playing an unregistered player. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear this bumper episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal election has been run and won, but regardless of whether you voted for the winners or the losers, there is a party that tops the polls for all Richmond supporters – the Club’s premier Talking Tigers podcast. On the latest episode, the TT team pay tribute to Richmond’s seasoned, star midfield pair Jacob Hopper and Tim Taranto, as well as talented Tiger cubs Tom Brown, Seth Campbell and Luke Trainor in the wake of last Sunday’s clash with Hawthorn at the MCG. Nathan Broad is back with “Broady’s Zingers”, featuring another exciting, young Richmond prospect in Josh Smillie. The “60 Years at the MCG” segment focuses on the sensational finish to the Tigers’ match against Sydney in Round 8 of the 2016 season. And, in the popular, new “Hidden Tigerland” segment, the Club’s historian Rhett Bartlett highlights the day Don Bradman was on fire at Punt Road Oval. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear this week’s show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025Veteran star key forward Tom Lynch’s importance to the Richmond team is a major topic of discussion on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. Richmond great Matthew Richardson provides an expert insight into why Lynch is so pivotal to the Tigers’ fortunes. Also on this week’s show, the “60 Years of MCG Memories” recalls the night the ground’s scoreboard caught fire, just before Richmond’s battle with arch-rival Carlton. In the popular, new “Hidden Tigerland” segment, the Club’s historian Rhett Bartlett reveals the particularly unusual gift a pair of Tigers received for their efforts in the 1947 semi-final. And continuing TT’s recent West Indian cricketers’ theme, ‘Greeners’ has compiled a quirky team of Windies/Tigers. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.