James Bracey: Perth Bears board member and Nine’s Chief NRL Host

Phil Rothfield: Why I’m “buzzing” about the Bears

Legendary rugby league journalist Phil “Buzz” Rothfield is backing the Perth Bears. In the latest episode of The Big Bears Podcast, Buzz explains why the Bears are vital to the game’s future, how a team in Perth can unlock new growth for rugby league, and why fans across the competition should be excited. Now happily retired but still consuming rugby league seven days a week, Buzz reflects on every club expansion of the past three decades, the lessons learned along the way, and why he believes the Perth Bears will be a win not just for WA, but for the entire NRL. Have a question you want the club to answer? Drop it in the comments! Big Bears Podcast is brought to you by Cash Converters and is available wherever you get your podcasts. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Daniel Dickson: Bear Force One here we come

Perth Bears board member and North Sydney Bears Chairman Daniel Dickson reveals plans to charter “Bear Force One” to fly east coast fans to WA for game one. In this episode Dickson reveals why he never gave up on the desire of the Bears to return from rugby league obscurity and why fans will follow in droves. Have a question you want the club to answer? Drop it in the comments! Big Bears Podcast is brought to you by Cash Converters and is available wherever you get your podcasts ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Dean Ritchie: Bulldog in the Bear Cave

Code Sports and Daily Telegraph rugby league journalist Dean “Bulldog” Ritchie has entered the Bear cave touring the Perth HQ and joining coach Mal Meninga in Karratha at Junior Gala Day. Bulldog has seen where the Bears will be training when the squad gathers later this year in Perth and interviewed WA Premier Roger Cook. In this podcast, Bulldog is taken back by the level of interest in memberships and the number of juniors playing rugby league in WA. Have a question you want the club to answer? Drop it in the comments! Big Bears Podcast is brought to you by Cash Converters and is available wherever you get your podcasts. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

James Bracey: Perth Bears board member and Nine’s Chief NRL Host

Self confessed Bears tragic James Bracey is living the dream as Channel Nine’s chief NRL host and now Perth Bears board member. In a candid chat, Brace opens up on that clash with Paul Gallen on 100% Footy over the Bears recruitment thus far detailing conversations he’s had with ARLC Chair Peter V’Landys. Brace and Oly discuss the huge number of fans who pledged their support and signed up as foundation members Have a question you want the club to answer? Drop it in the comments! Big Bears Podcast is brought to you by Cash Converters and is available wherever you get your podcasts. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Mitch Cook: Building the Pathway with Brisbane Tigers CEO

Welcome to the latest episode of the Big Bears Podcast, thanks to Cash Converters! This week, host Ollie Peterson sits down with Brisbane Tigers CEO Mitch Cook to dissect our exciting new feeder club partnership. We explore how to win over an AFL town, get the latest launch details for the Bears Tracks Academy QLD this July, and look at the pathway talent heading to Perth for the 2027 preseason. Drop your questions below for our next community Biteback session! Big Bears Podcast is brought to you by Cash Converters and is available wherever you get your podcasts. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.