Rickjames Sportscast

The name of the podcast suggests a lot, the podcast will be taking a break after this episode however it is still packed with the latest sports news including the guys opinions on the Suarez case (Start - 18:00), the boys also reflect on the year that was (18:00-33:00), before closing with the shock news of an indefinite benching of the show... for now (33:00-End).

In between Ricky's celebrations at breaking 250 Twitter followers, James takes aim at Angelina Jolie (Start-2:30). Following that, the black and white reporting in the EPL is discussed (2:30-11:05) and the fallout from Australia's loss to New Zealand (11:05-22:00). To finish up, what on earth is going on in the NBA? (22:00-End).

After an apology for the poor sound quality last week, the podcast explores the issue of meaningless games and how to prepare for them (Start-10:50). Following that it's the re-emergence of Adelaide United as a rabble (10:50-19:25) and to finish it's a discussion of which sport brings out the highest percentage of fans that don't have a clue (19:25-End).

The podcast talks about bandwagons (Start-14:15), the effect of video games on knowledge of sports (14:15-22:15) and a wild celebration at the NBA being back (22:15-End).

After a tumultuous week in the land of Melbourne Victory, the podcast tries to step right back to the beginnings of the mess they currently find themselves in (Start-18:30). Then, after a flashback to the 50th episode cricket discussion, the appointment of Mickey Arthur is explored as well as what will be on his plate in the short-term (18:30-End).

After the devastating news about the NBA (Start-6:00), AFL pre-season camps overseas are discussed (6:00-14:20). Attempts to ratify horrible soccer opinions about the A-League follow (14:20-22:00) while the podcast finishes with possibly the first mention of the NHL (22:00-End)

After Ricky gets his whinging out of the way about the South Africa-Australis series only being two Tests (Start-2:45), the focus moves to referees. The Foschini decision and A-League refs in general starts it (2:45-13:45), while the talk moves to the mentality of referees in general after that (13:45-End).

The launch of rjsportworld.com is today! Just so no-one is left in the dark, we take a walk through of the site (Start-15:30). Following that, we talk about the latest Socceroos squad (15:30-End); who is the one selection in the squad that the podcast loves?

One week out from a special, special episode the whinge of the week is about protesting (Start-2:45), while the prospect of a B-League follows (2:45-12:35). The podcast trying to make heads or tails of the Rugby World Cup (12:35-20:30) before finishing on the new format of the NAB Cup in 2012 (20:30-end).

After starting off with a focus on the recent injury by James (Start-2:05), the soccer derbies around the world come into focus (2:05-14:45). An article from Grantland has Ricky and James talking about the use of 'we' by supporters (14:45-21:50), and the episode finishes with how the NFL media correctly analyse the flow of a season (21:50-End).

After his new article on The Shinblogger, the Whinge of the Week (Start-4:40) explores how players experience unneccesary abuse. The question of how much to take out of Week 1 of the A-League is asked (4:40-16:05), while the mentality and purpose of AFL trade week is discussed (16:05-24:15). Finally the importance of injuries in The NFL Discovery (24:15-end).

Ricky reacts to devastating news about the NBA lockout (start-3:25), and then there is a comparison of the current Geelong team to the Brisbane dynasty (3:25-10:20). With the fallout still emanating from the Culina debacle, do father-son combinations work in sport? (10:20-19:40) Finally, the flow of an NFL game is discussed. (19:40-end)

With weather playing havoc on the recording studio, the final stage of the A-League preview is put together (2:00-9:00). That covers the beginnings part, while the endings is obviously referring to the 2011 AFL Grand Final (9:00-End).

The A-League imminent arrival means Part 2 of the preview (from 2:45 to 14:10), and following that James' disgust at the AFL awards (14:10 to 21:00). The differences between NFL and Australian gambling closes out the show (21:00-end).

After some miscommunication issues to begin, the Whinge of the Week covers David Gallop's unfortunate comments for the Storm supporters. GWS's different approach with veterans, the beginning of the A-League season preview and first thoughts on the NFL make up the show.

With a lot of sport beginning and also building up to its crescendo, an overview of expectations for the AFL finals starts the show after a new-style whinge. The beginning of the road to Rio is explored and to finish a special announcement of a new segment for a sport that hasn't been discussed much.

After the hype surrounding the milestone episode last week, both Ricky and James struggle to motivate themselves for this week. Once they hit their stride, transfer situations and how they affect clubs in the EPL are discussed, as well as the potential to reformat the Match Review Panel in the AFL.

The special episode has finally arrived, so with four different special guests the following is covered; Argus Review, Cricket Australia's new coach, 4th position in the EPL, the AFL coaching merry-go-round and a first for the podcast - UFC!

In the special prelude to the 50th episode (that will make sense after listening), why does Petterd have to have such a thin skin? What can you take out of the first weekend of the EPL without going right over the top? And also, a special sneak peak at what the 50th episode will contain.

In the midst of the break between Australia's T20 and ODI series against Sri Lanka, Ricky asks; is there a plan not only for the current team, but for the future? After that, the EPL preview falls into four different, possibly controversial categories.