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Dylan invites interesting and notable guests to share their stories in a humorous and lighthearted chat, with plenty of banter mixed in as well. It’s like a hug from an old mate, it’s incredibly warm, positive, and comforting. He touches on career and life highs and lows, taps into mindset and psyche and ultimately uncovers what makes his guests happy and successful. You don’t need to know the guests before listening, Dyl will have you thinking they’re your best mates when the 60 or so minutes is up. *Description provided by Dylan Buckley's mum.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
It turns AFL experience into accessible conversation about coaching, commentary, draft strategy and the game's changing rules.
Dyl & Friends gets close to Australian rules football by asking how the people inside it think and work. Dylan gives Dwayne Russell room to connect his playing years with life as an AFL commentator, while Adrian Hickmott explains forward-line coaching through training-ground…
At the draft combine, even not saying hello is a tactic; your footy brain will enjoy that.
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Bittersweet banter and a goodbye that lands.
This mini episode turns a work farewell into a small but real gut-punch. The lads circle the news, try to make sense of it, and keep slipping between jokes and honest feeling, which gives the whole thing a lived-in warmth.
Laid-back studio chat, family tangents, and a Blue Crush nudge before Hawaii.
This minis is a laid-back catch-up that moves from the new studio to the Hawaii trip, then drifts into a family conversation about exchange students, homestays, and a 12-year-old headed to Mexico.
A warm, grounded footy chat about coaching, trust, and the mental side of the game.
Adrian Hickmont reads as a coach who can handle tactics, mindset, and player trust without sounding stiff. The conversation moves neatly through his path from Carlton and Geelong to Essendon and West Coast, then on to Hawthorn, where he works with the forward line and also in…
A warm footy conversation about commentary craft, career grit, and old-school AFL culture.
This episode treats Dwayne Russell as a hard-working commentator with a long career, and it gives that career the room it needs. The talk around Killing for Sport is just as steady, especially the long route to getting it written and how that process is described.
Footy rules chat that stays lively by arguing with itself.
This episode stays in the weeds of footy rules and does it with enough friction to keep moving. Prior opportunity, high tackles, holding the ball, and the stand rule all come up while the speakers keep circling the same points, pushing back, and landing a few good laughs along…
A draft-nerd hangout that turns AFL list games into a funny, revealing yarn.
This one settles into a proper AFL draft yarn: tactics, club smoke screens, interview stacks, and the pressure of trying to read what a club really wants.
A blunt, grounded chat about police work, trauma, and the shift from crisis to routine.
The conversation keeps its footing by staying plain about a former police officer's time in the Tactical Operations Unit and the quieter strain that followed.
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Zach Lowe and ESPN colleagues dissect NBA trades, cap rules, and roster fit.
Big Cat and PFT Commenter cover the NFL, March Madness, and NHL for laughs.
Ryen Russillo runs weekly NFL and MLB recaps with beat reporters like Jeff Passan and Mike Sando.
Two hosts break down the ATP and WTA tour week, daily through every Grand Slam.
Race journalists and Damon Hill break down F1 driver markets, team history, and car tech.
Dylan, Mon, and Benny reflect on the past year of their podcast, sharing personal highlights, challenges, and favorite episodes.
In this mini-episode, Dylan and Monica chat with Link about his upcoming solo trip to Hawaii, LA, Chicago, and New York, including family visits and holiday plans.
In this episode of Dyl & Friends, the host interviews a football coach/player who shares stories from his career, including the concept of 'footy gods,' a dramatic injury tale, and personal routines like ocean swimming and quirky habits to maintain work-life balance.
AFL draft expert Cal Twomey joins Dyl & Friends to break down the upcoming draft, discussing rule changes for father-son picks, top prospects, and which clubs are the best operators.
Dylan interviews Adrian Hickmott, a former AFL player and current Hawthorn assistant coach, about his holistic coaching philosophy that blends mindfulness, player development, and life lessons.
In this emotional mini-episode, Mon announces she is leaving the show for a new job opportunity, leading to heartfelt discussions among the hosts about support, dreams, and farewells.
Dylan interviews legendary AFL commentator Dwayne Russell, who shares insights into his meticulous preparation for broadcasting, including scenario training and player identification tricks.
Dylan interviews media commentator Dwayne Russell, covering his AFL commentary highlights, professional techniques, and personal anecdotes like his massive milk consumption and a hilarious first kiss story with his wife.
The hosts reunite for a lighthearted chat covering AFL rule changes, personal anecdotes like building mishaps and first kiss stories, and humorous banter about sports and life updates.
Dylan previews round eight of the AFL season and the Miami F1 Grand Prix, promoting Fox Footy and Kayo.
Dylan previews round eight of the AFL season and the F1 Miami Sprint weekend, with sponsor messages about travel points and superannuation.
Dylan promotes sports viewing options and discusses upcoming AFL and F1 events with humorous banter.
Dylan previews round eight of the AFL season and the Miami F1 sprint weekend, promoting Fox Footy and Kayo.
The host previews round eight of AFL and the F1 Miami Sprint weekend, highlighting broadcast details and matchups.
Dylan previews Round 8 of the AFL season, highlighting key matchups and broadcast details.
The host promotes sports viewing options and previews upcoming AFL and F1 events with energetic commentary.
Dylan promotes sports viewing options and discusses upcoming AFL and F1 events with humorous banter.
Dylan promotes travel and superannuation, then previews round eight of AFL and the Miami F1 Sprint weekend.
Dylan promotes Fox Footy's AFL coverage and F1 Miami Grand Prix, discussing upcoming games and where to watch them.