This week on The Bench, we have our usual segments of Bec's Blowtorch, Question Without Notice and The Mailbag, plus much much more!

Chitty Chat

Courtney Hagen

Siren is a collective of Australian women’s sports advocates, content creators and fans who for years—decades even, covering women in sport. The Bench caught up with Dr Kasey Symons and Siren's inaugural participant in their Emerging Sports Writer Program, Courtney Hagen.

Siren - Dr Kasey Symons & Courtney Hagen

Our guest this week is Megan Maurice, sports writer and author. Plus the debut of our new segment "Bec's Blowtorch" as she targets a newspaper that we would rather not name...

Our guest this week is Megan Maurice, sports writer and author. Plus the debut of our new segment "Bec's Blowtorch" as she targets a newspaper that we would rather not name...

Megan Maurice

Megan Hustwaite

The Bench is back for Season 3!Our first guest is none other than number 1 friend of the show, Megan Hustwaite to talk all things WNBL, and life in the hub.

Hub Life with Megan Hustwaite

Mitch McCarron

We love talking all things basketball on The Bench, and in this week's episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Melbourne United star, Mitch McCarron. Mitch put his case forward to Bec, whose allegiance is questionable at times, as to why United are the preferred team here in Melbourne. The interview originally went to air on Wednesday January 22, 2020.

We love talking all things basketball on The Bench, and in this week's episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Melbourne United star, Mitch McCarron. Mitch put his case forward to Bec, whose allegiance is questionable at times, as to why United are the preferred team here in Melbourne. The interview originally went to air on Wednesday January 22, 2020.

Mitch McCarron - Melbourne United

Ryan Storr

We spoke to Dr. Ryan Storr from Western Sydney University about the 2 incidents that have occurred over the cricket summer involving James Pattinson and Marcus Stoinis. The interview originally went to air on Wednesday January 8, 2020.

We spoke to Dr. Ryan Storr from Western Sydney University about the 2 incidents that have occurred over the cricket summer involving James Pattinson and Marcus Stoinis. The interview originally went to air on Wednesday January 8, 2020.

Dr Ryan Storr - Homophobia in Sport

2019 was a huge year in sport and we talked about what made headlines with Megan Hustwaite. We also counted down our Top 5 moments in 2019. Tune in to find out what #1 was!This episode originally aired December 18, 2019 on Joy 94.9FM.

2019 was a huge year in sport and we talked about what made headlines with Megan Hustwaite. We also counted down our Top 5 moments in 2019. Tune in to find out what #1 was! This episode originally aired December 18, 2019 on Joy 94.9FM.

2019 in Review - Megan Hustwaite

Chris Green

Big Bash has kicked off and we chatted to Sydney Thunder All-Rounder, Chris Green about the huge season ahead. This interview originally aired Wednesday December 19, 2019.

Big Bash has kicked off and we chatted to Sydney Thunder All-Rounder, Chris Green about the huge season ahead. This interview originally aired Wednesday December 19, 2019.

Chris Green - Sydney Thunder

We caught up to chat all things happening in the world of NBL with 'friend of the show' NBL writer and broadcaster, Liam Santamaria. This interview originally aired on Wednesday December 11 at 7pmAEDT.

We caught up to chat all things happening in the world of NBL with 'friend of the show' NBL writer and broadcaster, Liam Santamaria. This interview originally aired on Wednesday December 11 at 7pmAEDT.

Liam Santamaria - NBL

Stephen Quartermain

Leo Barry

Bec and Dave counted down their Top 5. This week it was the best sports commentary moments of all time - then we were lucky enough to be joined by the voice behind their number 1 - the legendary Stephen Quartemain. LEO BARRY, YOU STAR!!!This audio originally aired on Wednesday December 4 on Joy 94.9fm in Melbourne.

Bec and Dave counted down their Top 5. This week it was the best sports commentary moments of all time - then we were lucky enough to be joined by the voice behind their number 1 - the legendary Stephen Quartemain. LEO BARRY, YOU STAR!!! This audio originally aired on Wednesday December 4 on Joy 94.9fm in Melbourne.

Stephen Quartermain - "Leo Barry, YOU STAR!"

Bec and Dave cover all things sport live from the Joy Studios in Melbourne with an array of guests each week.

The voice at the home games for the Phoenix is Tyson Whelan, responsible for ramping up the crowd and creating buzz - so we spoke to Tyson about how he became 'The voice of the South East'. Our interview with Tyson Whelan originally aired on Wednesday November 27 on Joy 94.9fm in Melbourne.

The voice at the home games for the Phoenix is Tyson Whelan, responsible for ramping up the crowd and creating buzz - so we spoke to Tyson about how he became 'The voice of the South East'. Our interview with Tyson Whelan originally aired on Wednesday November 27 on Joy 94.9fm in Melbourne.

Tyson Whelan - South East Melbourne Phoenix

Megan Hustwaite joins us to talk all things WNBL, and leaves us with her tip to who will go all the way and win the championship - who did Megan tip?Tune into find out.Our interview with Megan Hustwaite originally aired Wednesday November 27 on Joy 94.9fm in Melbourne.

Megan Hustwaite joins us to talk all things WNBL, and leaves us with her tip to who will go all the way and win the championship - who did Megan tip? Tune into find out. Our interview with Megan Hustwaite originally aired Wednesday November 27 on Joy 94.9fm in Melbourne.

Megan Hustwaite - WNBL

This week on the Top 5, Bec spent the whole week watching 43 movies in order to come up with the 5 greatest sporting films of all time... What is on the list? Well you will need to tune in to find out.This audio originally aired on Wednesday November 27 on Joy 94.9 in Melbourne.

This week on the Top 5, Bec spent the whole week watching 43 movies in order to come up with the 5 greatest sporting films of all time... What is on the list? Well you will need to tune in to find out. This audio originally aired on Wednesday November 27 on Joy 94.9 in Melbourne.

Bec's Top 5 - Sporting Films

Katie Lambeski

Dave was joined by superstar benchwarmer Dee Mason to help navigate through all things sport including the first ever Bench Quiz!Also on the show we spoke to The Age journalist Daniel Cherny about the First Test and to our own W-League guru, Katie Lambeski about the W-League.

Dave was joined by superstar benchwarmer Dee Mason to help navigate through all things sport including the first ever Bench Quiz! Also on the show we spoke to The Age journalist Daniel Cherny about the First Test and to our own W-League guru, Katie Lambeski about the W-League.

Daniel Cherny || Katie Lambeski

Samantha Lewis

Matt Trollope

Round 5 of The Bench!This week, Bec and Mango were excited to hear all about the Matildas new pay deal, the Ash Barty Party getting up and about for the Fed Cup and what's new for Proud2Play!

Round 5 of The Bench! This week, Bec and Mango were excited to hear all about the Matildas new pay deal, the Ash Barty Party getting up and about for the Fed Cup and what's new for Proud2Play!

Samantha Lewis || Matt Trollope

Chris Burke

Tegan Martin

This week on The Bench, Bec and Mango caught up with Melbourne Cup Carnival ambassador Tegan Martin to hear all about the off field fun of the Cup Carnival (and the important debate about socks) and new signing for the Philadelphia Phillies Chris Burke told us all about his baseball journey.Also, we are #teamneroliThis went to air originally on Wednesday October 30 at 7pmAEDT.Note: Washington Nationals won the World Series.

This week on The Bench, Bec and Mango caught up with Melbourne Cup Carnival ambassador Tegan Martin to hear all about the off field fun of the Cup Carnival (and the important debate about socks) and new signing for the Philadelphia Phillies Chris Burke told us all about his baseball journey. Also, we are #teamneroli This went to air originally on Wednesday October 30 at 7pmAEDT. Note: Washington Nationals won the World Series.

Tegan Martin || Chris Burke

Sarah Black

It's Round 3 of The Bench!This week, Bec and Dave caught up with Courtney Gum – the Adelaide Crow’s newest AFLW recruit who has come out of retirement to play another seasons – as she says, like a fine wine, she just gets better with age.We also caught up with reporter Sarah Black – there is literally nothing about the AFLW draft she doesn’t know.

It's Round 3 of The Bench! This week, Bec and Dave caught up with Courtney Gum – the Adelaide Crow’s newest AFLW recruit who has come out of retirement to play another seasons – as she says, like a fine wine, she just gets better with age. We also caught up with reporter Sarah Black – there is literally nothing about the AFLW draft she doesn’t know.

Sarah Black || Courtney Gum

Tommy Greer

On this week's episode, Bec and Mango (Dave) were convinced by South East Melbourne Phoenix General Manager Tommy Greer to become the new club's biggest fans, Mango promised Alex Blackwell he would get her initial painted on his face to celebrate the start of the WBBL Season and we talked through the final minutes of the AFL Trade Period which, as usual, was all about the build up to a disappointing end.

Tommy Greer || Alex Blackwell

The Bench with Bec &amp; Dave is back!We caught up with Sarah Blicavs from the brand new Southside Flyers ahead of the WNBL season and Softball Australia CEO, David Pryles got us excited for the team's road to the 2020 Olympics.And Bec gave a State of the Union Address to her beloved Adelaide Crows - get the tissues out for that one.Follow us on Twitter: @thebenchonjoy

The Bench with Bec &amp; Dave is back! We caught up with Sarah Blicavs from the brand new Southside Flyers ahead of the WNBL season and Softball Australia CEO, David Pryles got us excited for the team's road to the 2020 Olympics. And Bec gave a State of the Union Address to her beloved Adelaide Crows - get the tissues out for that one. Follow us on Twitter: @thebenchonjoy

Sarah Blicavs || David Pryles

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