The Bye Round With James Graham

Ahead of UFC 325 in Sydney Jimmy goes toe-to-toe with one of the toughest men in the UFC, Dan “The Hangman” Hooker! Dan opens up on the fighter mindset, what it really takes to survive at the elite level and how you prepare when violence is literally your job. Plus, he reflects on his war with Dustin Poirier & breaks down the chaos of the IShowSpeed fight!  Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 0:00 UFC 325 In Sydney 10:09 The Fighter Mindset 11:24 Fight vs. Dustin Poirier 16:43 ‘Finding MMA’ 19:25 Footy Players Turn Into Fighters 22:48 IShowSpeed Fight 26:44 1-Minute ScrapsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a special edition of The Bye Round, James Graham is joined by Charlie White for a candid and raw chat about Mental Health. In this eye-opening podcast Jimmy gets vulnerable and opens up on the never-before told story about his own battles with mental health.  Lifeline: Call 13 11 14 for support. Beyond Blue: Call 1300 22 4636 for support with anxiety, depression and mental health crises. The Bye Round:Email: thebyeround@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bye Round’s annual NRL Fantasy Draft is back and this year it's a threesome! This year Jimmy & Charlie are joined by leading NRL journo & friend of the show Michael Chammas for the ultimate fantasy draft showdown!  Who plays it safe? Who reaches way too early? And who realises far too late they’ve completely cooked their team? Welcome to the Bye Round NRL Fantasy Draft, may the best nuffie win!  Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 0:00 2026 Draft Is Here! 5:38 1st Round Picks 6:46 2nd Round Picks 8:25 3rd Round Picks 10:22 4th Round Picks 11:48 5th Round Picks 14:48 6th Round Picks 17:35 7th Round Picks 19:10 8th Round Picks 23:50 9th Round Picks 27:57 10th Round Picks 30:05 11th Round Picks 33:21 12th Round Picks 34:47 13th Round Picks 37:20 14th Round Picks 44:34 15th Round Picks 47:45 Final PicksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to our final podcast of 2025 as Jimmy & Charlie go head-to-head in the end of year NRL quiz! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by The Montoyas, Marcelo and Tayla, for a no-holds-barred deep dive into life, love and everything in between. They tackle the 21 questions of life; from ridiculous hypotheticals to moments of pure honesty, this episode is chaos in its finest form. CHECK OUT THE MONTOYAS PODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/themontoyaspodcast/?hl=en Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From everyone at The Bye Round we share our deepest condolences to those impacted by the Bondi tragedy that occurred on Sunday. If you have been directly impacted or know someone who has been, the Public Information and Inquiry Centre can be contacted by calling 1800 227 228. On the final edition of Mid-Week Matters for 2025, James Graham & Charlie White reflect on the events at Bondi Beach that will change our country forever. The boys also chat footy talking Tigers, Golden Boot award & we share our favourite NRL moments of 2025.  Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 0:00 The Bondi Tragedy 11:23 Benji Marshall Contract Extension 25:07 New Tigers CEO 26:37 More On Benji’s Extension 29:42 Favorite On-Field Moment In 2025 35:51 Favorite Off-Field Moment In 2025 39:55 Harry Grant Win Golden Boot 45:28 Latimore v Big NelsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the final episode of the Rugby League Roundtable for season three! After nine incredible episodes with our original crew, it's time for a change! In for the final episode are the content creators; Denan Kemp, Rugby League Guru & The Leaguie. The guys take a deep dive on the rise of content creators in the ever growing and ever changing rugby league landscape.  COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 0:00 Alternative Rugby League Media 10:00 Using NRL Footage On Socials 26:44 Independent Creators vs. Mainstream Media 42:15 Following Players, Not Clubs 52:23 Monetizing Podcast Content 1:06:30 Having ‘Fans’ As Content Creators 1:12:12 What Changes Would You Make In NRL Media?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's December but the rugby league soap opera continues to keep on rolling and no surprises the Wests Tigers are once again front and centre! Unpacking all the drama that's gone down out Concord-way is James Graham, Michael Chammas and Charlie White. Plus the boys also discuss Tino's shock link with a Sydney powerhouse, the Dragons courting of Keaon Koloamatangi and Ryan Papenhuyzen's 'gap year' stuns one member of the panel!  COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 0:00 Cricket Injuries 5:10 Wests Tigers In Crisis 49:39 Tino Linked To The Roosters 54:17 Keaon Koloamatangi Linked To Dragons 57:44 Brian Kelly Linked With Parra 58:55 Ryan Papenhuyzen Gap Year 1:04:00 Bulldogs Names On Jerseys For VegasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues. This episode we take a look at other issues in the game and the best way to solve them. From concussion dramas, the new TV broadcast rights deal to Origin eligibility! It's all covered in our final episode with oru 2025 Round Table crew. Our 10th and final episode, dropping next week will cover he game's biggest issues from the point of view of rugby league's biggest content creators! COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 0:00 The New TV Deal 24:59 Concussion 42:17 The Fairness Of The NRL Draw 54:16 Origin EligibilitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham and Charlie White are joined by special guest, three-time Premiership winner and the recently retired Luke Keary to discuss all the drama from another week in rugby league. The boys dive into the postponement of R360, talk player movement including Reuben Garrick joining DCE at the Chooks and the Bears Halfback signing, plus, Kez opens up on his time in the Super League!  COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 0:00 Welcome Luke Keary 6:05 Issues With The Super League 17:21 Can The NRL ‘Really’ Fix Super League? 22:48 R360 Postponed Until 2028 41:36 Reuben Garrick To The Roosters 46:55 Toby Sexton Signs With Perth BearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham and Brent Read are in for a full salary cap health check across all 17 NRL clubs. Who’s cashed up? Who’s cap-strapped? And who’s secretly sitting on a war chest for 2026? The boys break down every club’s cap situation, what it means for their future, and which teams are primed to strike in the market. COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround   0:00 Knights 8:48 Roosters 13:46 Rabbitohs 17:47 Panthers 22:00 Dolphins 27:41 Broncos 31:50 Storm 43:32 Sea Eagles 46:18 Wests Tigers 50:00 Dragons & Eels 56:00 NZ Warriors 58:19 Titans 1:00:41 Cowboys 1:02:00 Bulldogs 1:04:33 Sharks 1:07:08 RaidersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues. This episode dives deep into the current state of officiating in the NRL. The crew break down what’s working, what’s broken and what actually needs to change! COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 0:00 Seibs Refereeing Feedback 6:45 Toughest Gig In The Game 9:13 Too Many Voices In Referees Ear? 16:34 Consistency 24:57 Staying Down For Penalties 35:17 ‘The Entertainment Business’ 45:50 How To Fix The BunkerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Charlie White are back for another edition of Mid-Week Matters. The boys break down the newly released World Cup draw & unpack Jayden Campbell knocking back the Perth Bears. Plus, we react to Turbo officially being named Manly captain, Jimmy dishes out some absolutely wild Des Hasler pre-season training stories, before giving his take on the concussion challenges facing the NRL.  COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround   0:00 Pre Show Dribble 7:50 Jimmy’s Backyard Ultra Marathon 12:29 Australia Up 1-0 In Ashes 18:04 Jimmy Responds To Bulldogs Comments From Ranking Show 22:13 World Cup Draw Released 28:10 Jayden Campbell Rejects Perth Bears 34:21 Turbo Named Manly Captain 36:22 Des Halser Pre-Season Training Stories 44:46 Mental, Physical & Emotional Exhaustion Of Pre-Season 55:48 Eli Katoa Situation 1:09:00 R360 UpdateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham and Charlie White are stepping in for a massive deep-dive after the 2026 NRL draw dropped! The boys are going club-by-club, ranking all 17 NRL teams Premiership chances in 2026. This isn’t a Top 8 prediction, not a ladder guess and no safe takes. This is a brutally honest assessment of every club’s title credentials heading into a huge 2026 season!  NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham  COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 0:00 Pre-Show Dribble 10:20 17th Ranked 16:12 16th Ranked 18:45 15th Ranked 20:45 14th Ranked 27:37 13th Ranked 41:28 12th Ranked 35:27 11th Ranked 41:16 10th Ranked 44:44 9th Ranked 47:30 8th Ranked 57:41 7th Ranked 1:04:04 6th Ranked 1:07:40 5th Ranked 1:12:33 4th Ranked 1:14:57 3rd Ranked 1:17:07 2nd & 1st RankedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues. This episode dives deep into the rise of R360 and what it means for the future of both rugby codes. We unpack how the concept began, explore its ripple effects on NRL expansion plans, examine the growing threat of R360 poaching NRL talent & debate whether the NRL and R360 could ever work together? NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham  COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround   0:00 The Beginnings Of R360 11:36 Solution To Current State Of Club Rugby 23:09 Modified Rugby League Game? 30:35 Impact On NRL Expansions Teams - Do We Have Enough Players? 42:40 Poaching NRL Players 53:30 Could The NRL Work With R360? 1:00:40 Will R360 be Around In 2030?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to discuss all the biggest news from the game that never sleeps! The boys react to Zac Lomax's decision to quit Rugby League, the real threat of R360, we look at the winners and losers of the 2026 NRL draw plus Jimmy calls on an England legend to take charge of the national team following a disappointing Ashes Series.  NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham  COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround   0:00 Zac Lomax Quits The NRL 15:11 Continuing Threat Of R360 29:20 Jimmy Back From Cairns 37:22 Charlie Rants About Qantas 44:06 Jimmy’s Tour Of England Recap 47:03 Winners & Losers Of NRL 2026 Draw 49:41 NRL Wants To ’Shrink’ The Competition 55:25 Perth Bears Recruitment Worries 57:17 Jarome Luai Commits To The Tigers 58:59 Eli Katoa Returns To Australia 1:02:55 Jimmy’s 2008 World Cup Apology 1:05:54 Bring Back Andy FarrellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode James Graham and Michael Chammas take a deep dive into the biggest pressure points heading into the 2026 NRL season. From Todd Payten’s make-or-break year, to Anthony Seibold’s challenge at Manly and Laurie Daley’s future in coaching. The boys also unpack the Perth Bears’ expansion push and whether the Bulldogs’ rebuild is finally ready to deliver. NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham  COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 0:00 Buzz Rothfield’s Replacement 11:37 Todd Payten 24:58 Anthony Seibold 33:48 Laurie Daley 44:03 Perth Bears 59:21 Canterbury BulldogsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues. This episode focuses is all about the fan experience! We tackle the rising cost of tickets, debate if player names belong on jerseys to further connect fans to clubs/players, we look at the different experiences for fans at different stadiums & and call out the biggest issue the NRL needs to fix to keep fans coming back. COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga Listen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037   0:00 Impact Of The Panthers Stadium Rebuild 8:00 Different Stadium Experiences 18:24 Grand Final Entertainment 26:25 Price Of Tickets 33:31 Names On NRL Jerseys 42:26 Players Connection To Fans 46:45 Most Pressing Issue To Fix With Fan Experiences? 50:14 Las Vegas ExperienceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is back with Charlie White as the boys deal with all the wash up from Australia's series sweep over England! We talk Payne Haas' R360 offer, Shaun Wane's coaching future & debate if the NRL should chuck in to keep Payne Haas? Plus, we talk the pacific championships & will Michael Chammas join the NRL? COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ 00:00 Jimmy Is Ready For Home, Charlie's Engaged & Oasis 13:20 Ashes Wash Up 22:35 Pressure On Wane 38:20 Payne Haas R360 53:00 Pacific Championships Recap 01:02:00 Chammas NRL RoleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Bye Round interview special, James Graham sits down with the new owners of the London Broncos, businessman Grant Wechsel and rugby league legend Darren Lockyer. They open up about their takeover of the iconic London club, their ambitious plans for the future, why a Super League return will have to wait until after the 2026 season and how the Broncos can reignite rugby league in the UK’s capital! On this week’s Bye Round interview special, James Graham sits down with the new owners of the London Broncos, businessman Grant Wechsel and rugby league legend Darren Lockyer. They open up about their takeover of the iconic London club, their ambitious plans for the future, why a Super League return will have to wait until after the 2026 season and how the Broncos can reignite rugby league in the UK’s capital!   0:00 Why The London Broncos? 7:45 How To Attract Fans From London 11:28 Reception From Other Super League Clubs 13:28 Should The NRL Control The Super League? 18:22 Missing Out On Super League In 2026 22:34 Pathway To The Super League 27:42 Recruitment For 2026 31:33 Junior Pathways In London 36:40 Potential Brisbane Broncos Collab 39:47 Playing For The KangaroosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.