Podcast
Sky Sports Radio's Big Sports Breakfast Weekend
Every Sunday morning between 7am and 10am, join Racing’s No.1 writer Ray Thomas and Dean 'Bulldog' Ritchie for a comprehensive wrap of what’s making news in Racing and Sports. The show includes interviews with all the major players, regular guest spots from stringers with opinions that matter, plus listeners get the chance to have their say via talkback, SMS and twitter. A must listen for all sport lovers.
- Episodes
- 406
- Releases
- Daily
- Typical length
- 13 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 3 days ago
Episodes
406 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 55 min
BSB Weekend Full Show - Champions, Controversy & World Cup Fever
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The boys wrap up a huge weekend of racing and sport with Richard Callander, Peter Peters, Gerald Ryan, Chris O'Keefe and Frank Pritchard. Featuring Golden Eagle celebrations, Melbourne Cup controversy and a preview of the blockbuster Samoa v Tonga World Cup clash.
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10 min
Samoa v Tonga: World Cup Showdown
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Former NRL hardman Frank Pritchard joins the Big Sports Breakfast Weekend to preview the huge Samoa v Tonga World Cup clash, with pride, passion and a place in the spotlight on the line.
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8 min
The Defiantly Debate
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Owner Chris O'Keefe joins the Big Sports Breakfast Weekend to discuss the controversial scratching of Defiantly from the Melbourne Cup, explaining why he strongly disagrees with the veterinary decision and the impact it has had on connections.
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10 min
Golden Eagle Glory with Gerald Ryan
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Trainer Gerald Ryan joins the Big Sports Breakfast Weekend after Sky Hook's outstanding victory in the Golden Eagle, reflecting on the win, the preparation behind the performance and what's next for the talented galloper.
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12 min
Rugby League with Peter Peters
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Peter Peters previews the Rugby League World Cup, examining the teams to beat, players to watch and the biggest talking points ahead of the game's international showpiece.
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12 min
Callander's Winners & Losers
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Fresh from a huge day of racing, Richard Callander reviews the big winners, surprise results and talking points from the Victoria Derby and Golden Eagle, plus the runs that caught his eye.
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1 hr 55 min
BSB Weekend Full Show - Big Winners, Big Races & A Blockbuster Decider
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A huge Sunday edition of BSB Weekend, Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie catch up with some of sport's biggest names. Richard Callander gives his verdict on the Cox Plate and Spring Champion Stakes, Tommy Berry and Chris Waller reflect on standout results on the track, Peter Peters previews the latest Rugby League World Cup action, and Mark Waugh looks ahead to the deciding Test between Australia and South Africa.
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14 min
Mark Waugh on the Decider: All Square with South Africa
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With the Australia-South Africa Test series locked at 1-1, cricket great Mark Waugh joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie to preview the series decider. Waugh breaks down the key moments from the opening two Tests, the players under pressure, and where the final showdown will be won and lost as both teams chase a crucial series victory.
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13 min
Waller's Weekend Blitz
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Fresh from a dominant Saturday across two states, Chris Waller joins BSB Weekend to unpack a day that delivered five winners at Randwick and a Group triumph at Flemington. Hear his thoughts on the stable's biggest performers and the key runners to follow in the weeks ahead.
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13 min
Tommy's Treble: Berry's Big Day at Randwick
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Fresh off a brilliant three-win haul at Randwick, jockey Tommy Berry joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie on BSB Weekend. Berry reflects on his winning rides, the horses that impressed most, and the key moments from a memorable day in the saddle as the spring racing season continues to deliver.
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15 min
World Cup Watch: Zorba on the Road to Rugby League Glory
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Veteran rugby league journalist Peter Peters joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie to break down the latest Rugby League World Cup developments and all the off season NRL News. From the teams to beat and players making an impact to the storylines shaping the tournament, Peter offers his expert insights on the race to international glory.
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12 min
Callander's Verdict: Cox Plate Glory & Spring Champion Stakes Heroes
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Racing analyst and journalist Richard Callander joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie to break down a massive day of racing. From the drama and performances of the Cox Plate to the emerging stars of the Spring Champion Stakes, Richard delivers his expert verdict on the winners, the runs that caught the eye and what's next for the major spring carnival contenders
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1 hr 56 min
Everest Heroes, World Cup Fever & Roosters Glory
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Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie cover a huge weekend of racing and rugby league, starting with racing journalist Richard Callander's take on Tempted's stunning Everest upset over Ka Ying Rising, before Godolphin Australia's Racing Manager Andy Makiv provides an insider's perspective on the memorable victory. The boys also catch up with Peter "Zorba" Peters to discuss the opening stages of the Rugby League World Cup, while Sydney Roosters legend Luke Ricketson reflects on the club's 2026 premiership triumph, the key moments behind the title-winning campaign and what lies ahead for the reigning NRL champions.
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14 min
Ricketson on the Roosters' 2026 Premiership Glory
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Fresh off the Sydney Roosters' 2026 premiership triumph, club legend Luke Ricketson joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie to reflect on the title-winning campaign. Ricketson breaks down the key moments, the players who drove the success, and what the historic victory means for one of the NRL's powerhouse clubs.
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14 min
Blue Army Strikes: Andy Makiv on Tempted's Everest Triumph
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Fresh from Tempted's stunning victory in The Everest, Godolphin Australia's Racing Manager Andy Makiv joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie to discuss the stable's unforgettable success. Makiv reflects on defeating Ka Ying Rising, the significance of the win for Godolphin, and what's next for the blue army's newest star.
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11 min
World Cup Kick-Off: Zorba's Take on the Rugby League Showcase
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With the Rugby League World Cup having kicked off on Thursday, Peter "Zorba" Peters joins the Big Sports Breakfast Weekend team to review the opening matches, spotlight the teams to watch and identify the biggest threats to the Kangaroos' World Cup hopes.
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13 min
The Everest Aftershock: Callander on Tempted's Stunning Upset
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After Tempted stunned the racing world in The Everest, Richard Callander joins the Big Sports Breakfast Weekend team to analyse the race, the tactics, and the significance of toppling a champion like Ka Ying Rising. Plus, what's next for the Everest heroes and beaten favourites.
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1 hr 56 min
Guineas Glory, Grand Final Fallout & Cheika’s New Challenge
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From Group 1 racing glory to Grand Final reaction and rugby’s next chapter, Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie tackle the biggest stories of the weekend. Featuring Bjorn Baker, John O’Shea, Richard Callander, Brett de Vine, Peter "Zorba" Peters and Michael Cheika, this is your complete Big Sports Breakfast weekend wrap.
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13 min
Michael Cheika’s Next Mission
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After helping guide the Sydney Roosters through a successful NRL campaign, Michael Cheika joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie to discuss his return to the NSW Waratahs as head coach, the challenge ahead in Super Rugby, and his vision for reviving one of Australian rugby’s biggest brands.
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10 min
Satono Glow Shines for O'Shea & Charlton
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Fresh from Satono Glow’s impressive feature-race victory, John O'Shea joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie to discuss the talented galloper’s performance, what's next on the spring agenda, and the latest news from the powerhouse O'Shea & Charlton stable.
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