Kick Offs and Kick Ons

THE WALLABIES FACE THEIR BIGGEST TEST YET, THE POMS ARE WAITING AND STEPHEN HOILES JOINS THE KOKO CIRCUS!It's crunch time for Australian rugby! The Wallabies have landed in London for a MASSIVE showdown with England at Twickenham, and this is much more than just another Test match!With the 2027 Rugby World Cup fast approaching, Les Kiss and his men desperately need to make a statement against an English side that's beaten Australia eight times in their last ten meetings. Can the Wallabies silence the Poms on their own turf, or are we heading for another bloody English nightmare?The boys dissect Les Kiss's squad selections, debate Australia's chances across the Northern Hemisphere tour and ask whether this weekend could be a defining moment in the Wallabies' World Cup preparations. Plus, Australia A absolutely towel up the USA 52–0!This week we're joined by former Wallaby, Waratahs legend and professional shit-stirrer Stephen Hoiles! From coaching in America to returning to the Tahs alongside Michael Cheika, Hoilesy gives us the inside word on Australian rugby, his playing days with the boys and a few filthy stories that probably should've stayed in the dressing room!Thanks to Visit Brisbane, we plan the ultimate Brisbane boys' trip and announce our upcoming KOKO UK Tour live shows!We also celebrate Australian rugby's award winners with Hahn's How Good Fan Moments, check in on the lads' questionable fitness journeys thanks to Pillar Performance and deliver the usual assortment of rugby chat, absolute nonsense and inappropriate behaviour.EPISODE 37 IS A BLOODY BELTER! OUT NOW!EP 37 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Start the Show01:44 - Little footy chat off the top05:53 - Drew has spoken to Kurtley10:27 - How was everyone's Halloween?16:19 - Stephen Hoiles arrives21:13 - Stephen coaching Gits23:13 - Rugby Round Up by Visit Brisbane26:00 - Mates trip to Brisbane27:51 - Wallabies v England Preview29:01 - This England test is massive29:56 - The Wallabies team questions35:09 - Has Bernad Foley started training?38:34 - Les' reasons for not picking mature players45:35 - England Squad47:19 - What is the Northern style of footy?51:30 - England v Aus Prediction53:17 - Other Predictions57:22 - Hahn How Good Fan Moments01:01:01 - Aus A 52 def USA 001:08:38 - Waratahs chat with Hoilsey01:17:25 - Pillar Personal Performance01:22:48 - Close the ShowRWC Experiences: Official Hospitality & Ticket + Hotel Packages, Every Match on Sale Now https://experiences.rugbyworldcup.com/rwc2027/?utm_source=KOKO+pod&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=KOKO&utm_id=RWCE27 NATHAN CHARLES GO FUND ME - https://gofund.me/ec25a9ecbUK LIVE SHOW TIKEKS: KOKO UK TRIP 2026 LIVE SHOWS | Fulham, UK Comedy Reviews | DesignMyNightTicket Link - https://ticketing.designmynight.com/events/6ae1d4bda59d281b562de784/tickets/selection?item-ids=6ae1…KOKO UK TRIP 2026 LIVE SHOWS | Canary Wharf, UK Comedy Reviews | DesignMyNightTicket Link - https://ticketing.designmynight.com/events/6ae1d7a069ac4c7017170b00/tickets/selection?item-ids=6ae1…BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KOKO ROLLS OUT THE BIG DOG! WALLABIES HEAD COACH LES KISS JOINS THE BOYS FOR AN ABSOLUTE BLOCKBUSTER!THIS IS A BIG ONE, KOKO FAMILY! We've had legends, larrikins, World Cup winners and some of the biggest names in rugby grace the KOKO couch, but this week we've landed the BIG KAHUNA himself! The man holding the keys to Australian rugby's future, the man tasked with rebuilding the Wallabies into a world-beating force, and quite possibly the most important bloke in Australian rugby right now… WALLABIES HEAD COACH LES KISS!In one of the biggest interviews we've ever done, Les sits down with Gits, Drew, Swoop and Prof for a fascinating, funny and refreshingly honest conversation about his remarkable coaching career, the exciting Wallabies squad he's assembling, his wonderfully weird coaching techniques and the massive Northern Hemisphere tour looming on the horizon. With the 2027 Rugby World Cup on home soil fast approaching, the boys get a rare insight into the man steering the Wallabies ship. And of course, this being KOKO, they couldn't resist throwing the boss a few curly questions to see whether he can handle the heat! This blockbuster interview is proudly brought to you by Visit Brisbane and their Sunrise Economy.But there's plenty more rugby to sink our teeth into! The boys celebrate the Wallaroos making it three wins over Scotland, dissect Australia A's victory over the USA in Nashville and wrap up all the latest action from the wonderful world of rugby.Plus, thanks to Hahn, we bring you our How Good Fan Moments as we farewell Wallaroos legends Emily Chancellor and Cecilia Smith from international rugby and celebrate Eva Karpani reaching the magnificent milestone of 50 Test caps!Throw in a healthy dose of Pillar Performance, another cracking instalment of the KOKO Audiobook Club thanks to Audible, and the usual outrageous banter, questionable opinions and absolute carry-on from your favourite four rugby degenerates.The Wallabies' top dog, a couple of massive Aussie wins and four blokes who probably shouldn't be allowed to interview the national coach. EPISODE 36 IS AN ABSOLUTE RIPPER!It's time to KICK OFF and KICK ON!EP 36 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Start of the Show05:00 - Pillar Performance of the Week10:11 - Intro Les Kiss12:57 - What NRL Grade Would Les Give Les So Far?15:51 - What Is the Gap Between Wallabies & Top 2 Teams?18:56 - Les on His Wallabies Playmakers22:17 - The Australian Rugby Pathways25:26 - Les' Stance on International Players26:50 - How Much Harder Is International Coaching?30:18 - Les on Marky Mark & Depth35:17 - Competition Creates Diamonds in a Team38:17 - Visit Brisbane Plug40:03 - Les' Relationship with Rival Coaches42:56 - Protecting Your Coaching IP44:32 - Les' Favourite Cartoon Character45:45 - Les Kiss Quickfire49:33 - What Does Les Want from This Tour?52:16 - Les Says Goodbye54:07 - Hahn How Good Fan Moments58:15 - KOKO's Audiobook Club by Audible01:05:45 - Close the ShowRWC Experiences: Official Hospitality & Ticket + Hotel Packages, Every Match on Sale Now https://experiences.rugbyworldcup.com/rwc2027/?utm_source=KOKO+pod&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=KOKO&utm_id=RWCE27 DOWNLOAD THE AUDIBLE AP AND START LISTENING TODAYhttps://www.audible.com.au/NATHAN CHARLES GO FUND ME - https://gofund.me/ec25a9ecb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another year, another Bledisloe beating, and another 12 months of Kiwi bragging rights. The All Blacks have absolutely towelled up the Wallabies in Sydney, piling on 43 points and leaving Australian rugby with more questions than Drew Mitchell after a night on the beers.The KOKO Show is back for Episode 35 as Gits, Drew, Swoop and Prof pick through the wreckage of Bledisloe 2, dissect the All Blacks' devastating first-half demolition and ask the million-dollar question: Where the bloody hell do the Wallabies go from here? With England waiting at Twickenham, the boys debate whether there's light at the end of the tunnel or if Australian rugby is heading for another long, dark winter.But this week is about far more than footy, as we welcome former Wallaby, Western Force legend and all-round champion bloke Nathan "Cheese" Charles for an incredibly special conversation. From defying the odds with cystic fibrosis to his recent Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis, Cheese shares his extraordinary story of courage, resilience and perspective. It's a powerful reminder that some things are much bigger than rugby, although that won't stop the boys from dishing out a healthy serving of classic KOKO stupidity.THE RUGBY ROUNDUP – THANKS TO VISIT BRISBANEThe boys celebrate the Wallaroos' demolition of Scotland, unpack the Aussie Sevens action and look ahead to Brisbane becoming Australia's ultimate sporting playground, with the 2027 Rugby World Cup, a massive calendar of sporting events and the 2032 Olympics on the horizon.CAPE MENTELLE UNCOMPROMISING CHARACTERAll Blacks wrecking ball Peter Lakai takes the honours after a monster performance in Sydney. Plus, the boys relive their Cape Mentelle Long Lunch, where the wine was flowing and the rugby stories were getting progressively less believable.SANTOS ENERGY WHERE IT MATTERSWe revisit the devastating 15-minute All Blacks blitz that ripped the heart out of the Wallabies and left 75,000 fans wondering what on earth they'd just witnessed.HAHN HOW GOOD FAN MOMENTSThe boys relive the magic of their live Bledisloe post-match show at Accor Stadium, celebrate some incredible moments involving Nathan Charles and give a massive shoutout to the fans who stuck around to enjoy the chaos.There's also Pillar's Personal Performance of the Week, where four former rugby stars attempt to rediscover their athletic prime through supplements and recovery, before KOKO's Audiobook Club thanks to Audible returns with Matthew McConaughey's Greenlights, as the boys attempt to find some life lessons from Hollywood's most philosophical cowboy. Alright, alright, alright!The Bledisloe might be done and dusted, but the KOKO boys are only getting warmed up!LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND GET A LITTLE CHEESY WITH KOKO!RWC Experiences: Official Hospitality & Ticket + Hotel Packages, Every Match on Sale Now https://experiences.rugbyworldcup.com/rwc2027/?utm_source=KOKO+pod&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=KOKO&utm_id=RWCE27 DOWNLOAD THE AUDIBLE AP AND START LISTENING TODAYhttps://www.audible.com.au/NATHAN CHARLES GO FUND ME - https://gofund.me/ec25a9ecbTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Start of the Show00:28 - Bled 2 Initial Thoughts & Feelings00:54 - Pillar Performance Moments01:19 - Rugby Round Up Brought to You by Visit Brisbane12:40 - Wallabies v All Blacks28:56 - Wallaroos v Scotland & Sevens30:58 - KOKO Shout Out Segment32:45 - KOKO on Marky Mark36:10 - Cape Mentelle41:02 - Gits Living with Tommy42:24 - Santos Energy Where It Matters Segment46:00 - Welcome Nathan Charles46:57 - Nathan's Time at Bled 249:02 - How Is Nathan Going?55:49 - Good Things Happening to Nathan59:00 - Nathan's Purpose59:48 - Link to Jai Arrow01:04:39 - What Did Nathan Do After Diagnosis?01:06:57 - Start Bench Drop01:10:17 - Greatest Career Moment01:18:07 - How Good Fan Moments by Hahn01:22:03 - KOKO's Audiobook Club by Audible01:29:10 - Goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swoop, Drew, Gits and the Prof go pitch-side for the KOKO Bledisloe post-match review, with special guest Jordie Barrett joining the boys to unpack the clash. From the Wallabies’ bright spots and defensive headaches to the All Blacks’ clinical attack, there’s plenty to dissect and plenty of banter along the way. Brought to you by Hahn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE WALLABIES HAVE BEEN BROUGHT CRASHING BACK TO EARTH!After all the hype, hope and belief that this could finally be Australia's year, the All Blacks delivered a brutal reality check at Eden Park in Bledisloe 1. The Wallabies were blown off the park, and now the big question is whether they can pick themselves up, dust themselves off and bounce back in Sydney for Bledisloe 2.The KOKO Show is back for Episode 34 as Gits, Drew, Swoop and Prof dissect the Eden Park demolition, uncover where it all went wrong for the Wallabies and debate what needs to change if Australia is any chance of turning the tables on the All Blacks in Sydney.We're also joined by former All Black Brad Weber, who gives us the Kiwi perspective on the Eden Park smash job, reveals what New Zealand really thinks of this Wallabies side and shares his predictions for the second Bledisloe showdown.The boys crown Jordie Barrett this week's Cape Mentelle Uncompromising Character, while the All Blacks' ruthless ability to turn pressure into points from anywhere on the park earns the Santos Energy Where It Matters Moment of the Week.PLUS, thanks to Rugby World Cup Experiences, we tackle one of rugby's biggest debates: Is Australia v New Zealand REALLY rugby's greatest rivalry? Or has a quarter-century of All Blacks dominance taken the shine off one of the game's most iconic contests?And the KOKO family is getting BIGGER! We're absolutely stoked to welcome Hahn and Pillar Performance as brand-new sponsors of the show. Two cracking brands joining the KOKO madness — welcome to the family, legends!Plenty of rugby, plenty of arguments and absolutely no shortage of Kiwi smugness.It's all happening on Episode 34 of The KOKO Show!LET'S GET INTO IT!RWC Experiences: Official Hospitality & Ticket + Hotel Packages, Every Match on Sale Now https://experiences.rugbyworldcup.com/rwc2027/?utm_source=KOKO+pod&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=KOKO&utm_id=RWCE27 CAPE MENTELLE LONG LUNCH TICKETS - https://capementelle1.rezdy.com/774038/2026-bledisloe-cup-lunchDOWNLOAD THE AUDIBLE AP AND START LISTENING TODAYhttps://www.audible.com.au/NATHAN CHARLES GO FUND ME - https://gofund.me/ec25a9ecbTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Start of the Show00:50 - Initial Thoughts on Bled 106:07 - Pillar's Personal Performance Weekend Update09:56 - Rugby Round Up - All Blacks v Wallabies by Visit Brisbane17:13 - Introduce Brad Weber17:45 - Brad's Initial Take20:18 - Brad on Momentum22:00 - Brad on D-Mac23:44 - Cape Mentelle Award - Jordie Barrett27:12 - Les Kiss & Dave Rennie Post-Match29:06 - The Week Is a Long Time Chat32:37 - Which Wallabies Player Would Brad Take?34:06 - Marky Mark Chat36:33 - SA v NZ World Cup Quarter-Final farce37:36 - Bye to Brad Weber40:49 - Santos Energy Where It Matters Segment43:00 - Bled 2 Forecast & Confusion53:15 - Hahn’s How Good Fan Moments56:00 - KOKO Audiobook Club brought to you by Audible01:02:38 - Prof's Big Rugby Questions01:08:57 - Rugby World Cup Experiences NZ V AUS Debate01:13:19 - Predictions & Close Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.