Western Weekender

Eric Cuckson left an incredible business legacy in Penrith and St Marys. His business, W.E. Cuckson & Sons, was more than just a place to work. Eric's daughter Barbara - a successful business owner herself - joins us to talk about growing up in St Marys in the 1950s, and her family's impact on the region. It's a fascinating trip back in time to a time long forgotten, but remembered so fondly by many.

Steve Carter was part of Penrith's legendary 1991 Premiership-winning team. For more than two decades, he was the most capped Penrith NRL player of all-time - a record eclipsed only recently. Steve talks about his career, life after footy and so much more in this special one-on-one chat.

Season five of On The Record kicks off as we go one-on-one with Fred Hastings. Fred is the voice of harness racing in New South Wales, including at Penrith which has become like a second home to the western Sydney born and bred race caller. We talk to Fred about his life and career, and get some insight into what it takes to be a race caller.

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor wrap up the 2024 NRL season, as they reflect on Penrith's incredible Premiership win. Plus The Masked Panther calls in with a scoop!

In this edition of Tension's Running High, Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor preview the 2024 NRL Grand Final between Penrith and Melbourne. We chat with Liam Henry and Paul Alamoti as they prepare for their first Grand Finals. And we debate all the issues surrounding Grand Final Week.

We chat with Isaah Yeo ahead of his record-breaking appearance for Penrith on Saturday night, plus Nathan Cleary pays tribute to the club's inspirational leader. Troy and Nathan also preview the Preliminary Final this weekend between Penrith and Cronulla, and reflect on the 2003 Grand Final in Remember When...

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor reflect on Penrith's win over the Roosters last weekend, and preview this weekend's semi finals. Plus they remember the bizarre sacking of Ivan Cleary back in 2015, and discuss Isaah Yeo's looming milestone.

Mitch Kenny joins us on the eve of the Finals, plus we preview Penrith's clash with the Roosters. And in Remember When, we look back in the 1985 Finals.

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor preview Penrith's clash with Gold Coast, plus share memories of Penrith Park ahead of the farewell celebrations this weekend. Plus Sunia Turuva joins us for a chat and we remember Penrith's biggest ever win and biggest ever loss.

We preview the Panthers v Rabbitohs Friday night showdown in Penrith, plus Luke Garner joins us. And after back-to-back losses at a crucial time of the year, are the Panthers GONE? Plus in Remember When, we reflect on the 2014 NRL Finals series and THAT win over the Roosters.

Part one of our Farewell Penrith Park coverage, as we look at the venue's history. We catch up with Izack Tago, preview Penrith's clash against Canberra and discuss the 14th rugby league Immortal. Plus in Remember When, we remember the Penrith career of Darryl Brohman.

We unpack Penrith's loss to Melbourne, including Nathan Cleary's shoulder injury. Can the Panthers win the title if the worst happens and he's ruled out for the year? We also talk about a major Hall of Fame snub, and name our favourite commentators. And in Remember When, we reflect on the 1991 Grand Final.

Sunia Turuva and Matt Eisenhuth join the podcast. Plus we remember the 1997 Super League season, and preview the Battle of the West between Penrith and Parramatta. And we reflect on Barney Allam, the long-time Panthers sponsor who passed away this week.

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor unpack the Brian To'o story from during the week, plus Scott Sorensen joins us. We preview Sunday's clash between the Panthers and Knights, and reflect on Ron Willey's impact on Penrith in Remember When.

Jarome Luai joins Tension's Running High to chat about his return to clubland, and Nathan Taylor runs us through what sports Penrith players would tackle at the Olympics. Plus we reflect on our favourite memories of Panthers Leagues Club, and preview Sunday afternoon's clash against St George-Illawarra.

Troy and Nathan discuss Sunday's clash between Penrith and the Dolphins, and review Origin III. Plus Mitch Kenny joins us for a chat, and we debate a big question: Who is the greatest ever Panther? We also reflect on the Go The Mighty Panthers ahead of the iconic song's 35th anniversary.

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor chat about last week's win over Brisbane, and preview State of Origin III. Plus we get into a big discussion about Panthers honouring their history, and we fire up the NRL ladder predictor!

Moses Leota joins the podcast, as we preview the Friday night Grand Final rematch between Penrith and Brisbane. Plus we reflect on The Footy Show, chat about Daine Laurie re-signing and plenty more... including why Troy thinks State of Origin is not a disadvantage to teams.

Hear from Penrith winger Sunia Turuva and coach Ivan Cleary, plus Troy and Nathan preview Sunday's clash between Penrith and North Queensland. And we reflect on footy cards from the past, and celebrate Penrith's 1000 days as Premiers. Plus our Origin II thoughts.

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor take a look at the week that was in Pantherland. On the anniversary of his death, we remember Ben Alexander. Plus the return of the chocolate soldiers, and do you remember the match day sausage sizzle at Penrith Park?