Welcome to Football Friends with Ben & Stef! Your go-to for everything A-leagues, with weekly episodes and special guests, you'll find everything you need right here. Join Western United main man, Ben Garuccio, and former Adelaide United captain, Stefan Mauk, as they chat about their personal stories, keep you across the biggest news coming out of Australian football, and give you an insight into the world of the A-Leagues like you've never seen before. Episodes uploaded weekly on Thursday 6 ...
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S2E6: NIC MILANOVIC EXCLUSIVE
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🎙️ This Week on Football Friends with Ben & Stef We’re joined by Western Sydney Wanderers ace and former Western United standout, Nicolas Milanovic! 🚀 From humble beginnings at St. Albans to bagging hat tricks in the A-League, Nico takes us through his incredible journey in football. We chat about: ⚽ Where his love for the game began ⚽ Navigating b…
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This week on the Football Friends podcast, Ben and Stef answer all of your pressing questions. From the best league atmosphere, to how to get back on your feet post-injury, the boys answer it all!
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We're back with another A-League wrap-up, and let’s just say Round 4 was packed with action, drama, and a bit of heartbreak. Kicking off with the “Football Friends Derby” – Stef’s grinning ear to ear after Adelaide’s win over Western United, while Ben’s still dodging that head-shaving bet! From Western Sydney putting four past the Jets to VAR calls…
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This week on the Football Friends pod, we sit down with Zach Clough to talk all things football, from his big debut at Bolton to his move to Australia’s A-League. Zach takes us through his journey, from scoring a game-winning goal at 19, to dealing with injuries, and why he chose loyalty over big-money moves. Now in the A-League, Zach’s hitting new…
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Join us for Round 3 of our A-League Weekly Wrap-Up! Auckland City continued their perfect debut season with a derby win over Wellington, while Melbourne Victory staged a thrilling comeback against Macarthur. Stef starred in a 7-goal spectacle as Adelaide United defeated Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC sealed a dramatic 90th-minute victory ag…
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S2E3: TERRY MCFLYNN, AUCKLAND FC DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL
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Get ready for a chat with Terry McFlynn, the legendary former captain of Sydney FC, who's now shaking things up as the Director of Football for Auckland's new A-League team! From his football beginnings in Northern Ireland to winning trophies in Australia, Terry spills the tea on his journey and what it’s like to go from player to executive. He tal…
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Join us for the second installment of our A-Leagues Weekly wrap-up! This episode dives into the key moments from Round 2, featuring Newcastle's thrilling comeback against Macarthur, a dramatic draw between Adelaide and Central Coast, and Melbourne Victory's dominant performance against City. We’ll also discuss Wellington's control over Perth and Au…
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S2E2: CAMERON BURGESS EXCLUSIVE
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S2E2: Welcome to Episode 2 of Football Friends with Ben and Stef! This week, Ben and Stef are joined by Socceroos and Ipswich Town back-man Cameron Burgess. We dive into Cam’s journey from Australia to the top tier of English football, discussing the highs and lows of his career so far. Everything is on the table this episode, from the Socceroos, t…
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Welcome to the first episode of The A-League Wrap Up with Ben & Stef! Heading into a jam packed 24/25 season, Ben and Stef will bring you a comprehensive breakdown of each round of the season, every Monday afternoon! This week the boys chat through the realities of Ben's unfortunate injury, red cards, PK's two foot incident, and bring you a new rol…
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Welcome back to Season 2 of Football Friends with Ben and Stef! This week, we're thrilled to have former Espanyol and current Adelaide United star, Javi López, join us. Tune in as Javi shares his journey from growing up in a La Liga setup to facing some of the world's greatest players, and his experiences in the A-League. Don’t miss new episodes, e…
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A-LEAGUES SEASON 24/25 PREVIEW - PART 2
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🎙️ Welcome to Football Friends with Ben and Stef – A-Leagues Season Preview, Part 2! If you missed Part 1, be sure to check it out before the season kicks off next weekend. In this episode, Ben Garuccio and Stefan Mauk break down the prospects for Melbourne Victory, Newcastle Jets, Perth Glory, Sydney FC, Wellington Phoenix, Western Sydney Wanderer…
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A-LEAGUES SEASON 24/25 PREVIEW - PART 1
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Ben and Stef are back for Season 2 of the Football Friends Podcast! It's been a looooong offseason, so there is a whole lot to discuss. The boys give a comprehensive breakdown each club, and what they predict for the season. Listen to Part 1 of the 24/25 A-Leagues season preview on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, Part 2 dropping this Thursday 6am.…
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S1E27: JASON HOFFMAN EXCLUSIVE
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We’re back after a couple weeks off as finals really heats up. We look at all the intrigue and possible outcomes ahead of this weekend’s semi final second legs. Plus we gear up for Global Football Week as Ben makes the shortlist to play Newcastle United, and we have some tickets to give away so you can be right there for it all. And the King of New…
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S1E26: MACEY FRASER EXCLUSIVE!
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This week on the Football Friends podcast, our special guest is New Zealand's pride and joy, heading to the NWSL in a record breaking transfer, Macey Fraser joins Ben and Stef in an exciting episode. The boys chat through the final few weeks of the regular A-League Mens season, and discuss what it means now that the Olyroos haven't qualified for th…
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S1E25: IN-STUDIO KICK OFF: FINALS, ALL STARS, & GUESS THE PLAYER
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Welcome to the first-ever in-studio episode of Football Friends with Ben and Stef! In this exciting episode, Ben and Stef dive deep into the world of A-Leagues football, discussing the hot topics that have been dominating the headlines. With the finals series just around the corner, Ben and Stef share their predictions, and thoughts on who has the …
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S1E24: NESTORY IRANKUNDA EXCLUSIVE!
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Well, the superstar special guests just keep on coming. It’s time to hear from the Adelaide United starboy Nestory Irankunda as his big move to Bayern Munich fast approaches. Nestor tells us about his journey so far in football, his expectations with the jump to German football, and much more. And of course, as we ramp up for another Football Frien…
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S1E23: CRAIG GOODWIN EXCLUSIVE!
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Well, we finally got him everyone. It’s Adelaide United icon and Socceroos favourite Craig Goodwin joining us for a massive episode this week, direct from Saudi Arabia. The boys chat to Craig about life over there amongst the recent Saudi football rise, Craig’s rocky rocky road to kickstart his career, and of course THAT World Cup goal and everythi…
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S1E22: STATE OF THE GAME TALK WITH DANIEL MCBREEN
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It’s Football Friends derby week in the A-League Men but before that tomorrow night, we have a massive hour-long special with former Mariner, North Queenslander and current Paramount panelist Daniel McBreen for you to enjoy. Get comfy as the boys go through plenty in a jam-packed chat discussing the struggles of transitioning to post-playing career…
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S1E21: All-Stars, Auckland & Administration..
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It’s Episode 21 and arguably our most jam-packed episode yet. There’s been plenty of news in the Australian footy-spheres this week and the boys are on hand to discuss all of it. We preview the Socceroos upcoming fixtures against Lebanon, the A-League All Stars news and the latest developments from Auckland, Newcastle and Canberra And of course, we…
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S1E20: KOSTA BARBAROUSES EXCLUSIVE
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EPISODE 20: This week on Football Friends, Ben and Stef are joined by Wellington Phoenix front-man, Kosta Barbarouses. The boys chat all things Nix, his controversial move from Melbourne to Sydney, wild fans in Greece and so much more.
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S1E19: EXCLUSIVE CHAT WITH KUSINI YENGI!
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Coming up this week, there’s a lot to dissect from Round 18 of the A-League Men with red cards, screamers and shock scores aplenty. The boys, as always, discuss the hottest topics of the week gone by. And, direct from the south of England, Kusini Yengi joins us to tell all of his time so far at League One leaders Portsmouth, his crazy journey to ge…
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S1E18: Ben's Heartbreak, Glory Takeover and Asian Champions League
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EPISODE 18: This week on the Football Friends podcast, Ben and Stef talk about the financial strain the Asian Champions League puts on clubs, recent league developments with new owners and new clubs, and they review round 18 before previewing this upcoming week of A-League football! Brought to you by the Inner Game Journals.…
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S1E17: SIT DOWN WITH JOE LOLLEY, THE CANDYMAN
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EPISODE 17: This week on the Football Friends podcast, Ben and Stef sat down with former Nottingham Forest legend and Sydney FC main man, Joe Lolley. Joe talks about his career in England, the scandal that surrounded his exit from Nottingham Forest, the comparison between the A-League and English football, and just pure jokes. Brought to you by the…
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S1E16: EXCLUSIVE CHAT WITH CHLOE LOGARZO
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This week on the Football Friends pod, Ben and Stef are joined by freshly selected Matilda, and Western United co-captain Chloe Logarzo as they chat all things national team, Chloe's career struggles, her life outside of football and so much more! It's a juicy episode this week, so get stuck right in.…
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S1E15: EXCLUSIVE WITH STEFAN COLAKOVSKI
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This week on the Football Friends podcast, Ben and Stef catch up with former Melbourne boy and Perth Glory main man, Stefan Colakovski, to chat all things Perth, his big move across the country, and his story as a footballer. The boys also discuss red card controversy, big money moves and Asian Cup news.…
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S1E14: APL MASS EXODUS, CANBERRA UNITED AND WHITE LINE FEVER?
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EPISODE 14: This week, Ben and Stef deep dive into the recent APL mass exodus and the dire state of the league right now, they chat about new clubs potentially joining the men's league, and Stef looks back on his transfer to Adelaide United from Melbourne City!
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S1E13: EXCLUSIVE WITH TOM GLOVER, & UNITE ROUND REVIEW
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This week on the Football Friends Podcast, Ben and Stef are joined by former Melbourne City and current Middlesbrough keeper Tom Glover. Tom talks all about his time in the UK, Boro's Carabao Cup victory against Chelsea, the boys chat Melbourne derby doomsday controversy, and Ben and Stef recap the inaugural Unite Round!…
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S1E12: MENTAL HEALTH BEHIND INJURIES, ASIAN CUP AND UNITE ROUND
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EPISODE 12: This week Ben and Stef take a deep dive into the upcoming Unite round, they chat about the AFC Asian Cup and give their predictions, and they get real about the mental health side of injuries as an Athlete.
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S1E11: TOP MOMENTS OF 2023, APL TABLE BLUNDER AND THE STORY OF THE WEEK
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EPISODE 11: This week the boys are back after a week off, and they’re back in firing form. Ben and Stef chat their top moments of 2023, they discuss the APL Table debate, Stef gives us the story of the week and the boys answer some of your burning questions!
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S1 E10: EXCLUSIVE WITH AAFC CHAIRMAN NICK GALATAS
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EPISODE 10: This week on the Football Friends Podcast, Ben and Stef sit down with the Chairman of the Association of Australian Football Clubs, Nick Galatas. They chat all things National Second Division, the tier system in Aussie football, Nick gives some juicy insight into what really goes on behind the scenes, and he answers all your questions!…
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S1 E9: BIG BLUE PREVIEW EXCLUSIVE WITH BRUNO FORNAROLI
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EPISODE 9: This week the boys welcome 'El Tuna', Bruno Fornaroli, to the show, and chat all things A-League, his football life in Uruguay, Socceroos, and more. Ben and Stef also look back on round 7 of the A-League and preview upcoming round 8. This week's episode is brought to you by JV Academy, the John Viola Academy is an elite training & educat…
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S1 E8: GOAL OF THE SEASON, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND A JUICY STORY OF THE WEEK
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EPISODE 8: Ben and Stef are back for episode 8 brought to you by JV Academy, where they wrap up round 6 of the A-League men's competition, Ben makes a call for goal of the season, the boys chat through the importance of youth development for the progression of Aussie football, and the Inner Game Story of The Week is back! JV Academy, the John Viola…
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S1 E7: BRISBANE ROAR COO ZAC ANDERSON EXCLUSIVE!
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EPISODE 7: We have a jam-packed episode for you this week on Football Friends with Ben and Stef. The boys are joined by former Central Coast Mariners defender and current Brisbane Roar Chief Operating Officer, Zac Anderson. Zac chats everything about Roar, his journey in football, his career change and so much more in this episode! On top of that, …
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S1 E6: Brandon Borrello Exclusive, NSD updates and a New A-Leagues Club!
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EPISODE 6: This week Ben and Stef are joined by Socceroo and Western Sydney Wanderers striker Brandon Borrello, who chats life in Germany, what it means to be a Socceroo, and previews the Sydney Derby. The boys also discuss National Second Division developments, and A-Leagues club news! Brought to you by JV Academy: http://jvacademy.net/footballfri…
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S1 E5: Exclusive with Mitch Duke & ALM RD 4 Review!
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EPISODE 5: The boys are back for another week and are joined by Socceroo and Machida Zelvia superstar, Mitch Duke! They chat about life in Japan, Mitch's footballing journey, what it's like being a Socceroo, and World Cup Qualifiers!
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S1 E4: NSD, Stef's 10 Year Plan, ALM RD 3 Review
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EPISODE 4: We're back for week 4 as Ben and Stef wrap up a very juicy and dramatic round 3 of the A-League Men's competition, the boys break down National Second Division news, and Stef gives us his 10-year plan for where Aussie football should be in a decade!
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S1 E3: Exclusive with Joe Gauci! ALM Round 2 Review & What it's Like Being a Pro
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EPISODE 3: The boys are back and with a very first guest in tow - Adelaide shotstopper Joe Gauci joins the pod to recap his Reds' cracking start to the A-League Men's season. Ben and Stef recap a tough weekend for the pair of them yet a goal-crazy weekend for all down under, and give insight into the life of a pro and what a week of prep for matchd…
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S1 E2: ALM Round 1, 3pm Kick Offs, & a Crappy Story
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EPISODE 2: After a successful week, Ben & Stef are back to run through the best and worst of Round 1 of the A League Men's competition. Are 3 PM kick-offs actually benefitting anybody? The boys chat whether they are a hit or a miss, and the Inner Game story of the week is one you definitely don't want to miss!…
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S1 E1: ALM Season Preview, W.U to Tarneit, & Throwbacks
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PILOT: This week, Ben & Stef do a deep dive preview of the upcoming A-League Mens season, Ben gives us the rundown on Western United's long-awaited move to the west, and the boys take us down memory lane as they look back on their friendship and their journey's up the ranks of Aussie football.
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Football Friends with Ben & Stef is coming. 19.10.23
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Chris and I talk some news and notes as well as a complete a 10 team .5PPR mock draft.Af FantasyFootballFriends
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Ep. 31 - Preseason Week 2 Notes
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We got a long one here guys! Chris and I talk about the second week of the preseason and answer some questions from a listener.Af FantasyFootballFriends
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Ep. 30 - Preseason Week 1 Notes pt.2
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Chris and I are back again for the second half of our game notes from preseason week 1.Af FantasyFootballFriends
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Ep. 29 - Preseason Week 1 Notes pt.1
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I'm joined by Chris Diaz for a fun question from a listener about Survivor leagues and some notes on every week 1 preseason game.Af FantasyFootballFriends
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Ep. 28 - RB Projection Dissection
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Chris and I do a dive into the 2022 projections for the RB position.Af FantasyFootballFriends
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I'm joined by Chris Diaz and we do a breakdown of the NFC West.Af FantasyFootballFriends
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I'm joined by Chris Diaz to discuss the big news from around the NFL, specifically the Deshaun Watson story.Af FantasyFootballFriends
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I'm joined by a special guest, Bradley Adams aka the "Duke of New York" to discuss the NFC South Division.Af FantasyFootballFriends
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Chris and I talk about Pokemon, which NFC East RB will take a step forward and a comprehensive NFC Breakdown.Af FantasyFootballFriends
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Chris joins me for a breakdown of the exciting AFC West!Af FantasyFootballFriends
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