Chats with Rat
A sit down podcast hosted by AFL Player Rory Atkins aka RAT, chatting to guests about all things sport, business and life
Episodes
25 episodes
#19 - Chicago's Own w/ Scott Darling
Our final episode from our USA trip, we chat with a Stanley Cup winner with Chicago Blackhawks and Stand-Up comedian, Scott Darling.
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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36:58
#18 - Welcome to LA w/ Todd Gurley
We are back with another episode from our USA Tour. After driving all across LA to get to the right studio, we finally sat down with TG to chat all things College, ACL recovery and life after the NFL.Thanks for sticking with us, don't f...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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53:49
#17 - Just F'n SEND IT! w/ Tory Taylor
For our first pod from our U.S trip, we met up with Aussie Tory Taylor, fourth round pick for the Chicago Bears earlier this year, and who has been kicking the absolute skin off it, picking up a special teams player of the week in RD4.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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31:02
#16 - Fake trees and Academies w/ Rhyce Shaw
We've been pressing Shawry for a long time to stop by and here he is, a Premiership player with the Swans and now the Coaching Director of the Gold Coast SUNS Academy, Rhyce Shaw, Enjoy!
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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46:25
#15 - Growth spurts and golf carts w/ Jarrod Witts
We FINALLY got the big man in to chat how he got into playing footy, recovering from an ACL, fatherhood and captaining a footy side through COVID as well as some childhood antics along the wayEnjoy this episode with Wittsy!
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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43:42
#14 - From the AFL to NFL w/ Patrick Murtagh
During his Jacksonville Jaguars off-season, Patty swings by to see some very familiar faces. Murtagh went from VFL to AFL to NFL Rookie in a matter of weeks, and is currently one of Australia's most exciting players.
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Episode 14
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59:56
#13 - Footy and Culture w/ Lloyd Johnston
Young Lloydy stops by for a chat, sharing his incredible story about his journey to the SUNS and generously opens up about his culture as well as a few life updates!
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Episode 13
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43:53
#12 - Give me the green whistle w/ Andrew Bogut
Our BIGGEST guest yet. NBA Champion Andrew Bogut stops by for a chat. We talk about his journey leading up to the NBA, why he decided to call it a day, and what he's up to now, including hosting his own podcasts, Rogue Bogues and Andrew Bogut...
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1:22:45
#11 - Setbacks and chest marks w/ Mac Andrew
The Big Mac stops in for a chat. Mac talks previous setbacks and how that's led to a change in attitude that's evident in his incredible first half of the season.Thanks again for all of your support so far!Enjoy!
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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38:54
#10 - What the hell is a Pterygium? w/ Ali Day
For our 10th Episode we have four-time Nutri-Grain Series champion, nine-time Coolangatta Gold champion and a highly regarded friend of the club, Ali Day. We talk about fatherhood, his routine, and dealing with setbacks. After havi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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59:37
#9 - Brandon Ellis
We've got Brando back for a full ep. We chat about his journey to getting drafted, the Richmond days and try and get to the bottom of what is now a 7 year game of "who said what?"
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Episode 9
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40:10
#8 - Claudia Whitfort
4 more years! Clauds stops by to chat about her contract extension, her journey into the AFLW, and balancing studies, work and being a professional athlete. Enjoy!
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Episode 8
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32:48
#7 - Touk Miller
Here he is, the co-skipper Touk Miller! We chat about his dedication and work ethic, reflect on our junior footy days, his last 10 years at the club, and how his golf game is sitting. Thanks for tuning in.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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51:57
#6 - Trevor Hendy
On episode 6 we have a Gold Coast icon, Trevor Hendy. We chat what it takes to be an Ironman athlete, rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, and the importance of process.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:05:06
#5 - Marmalade
The boys from Marmalade joined us on their trip up for Opening Round chatting all things community footy, choccy milk, and bringing back the long-sleeve guernsey. Enjoy!Follow them on Instagram @marmalade_aus
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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57:55
RD0 Review
Welcome to the first Chats With Rat Mini; A round by round review of each game, win, lose or draw. Today we have Wil Powell sharing his thoughts on our RD0 win against the Tigers. Enjoy!
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6:09
#4 - Bailey Humphrey
The boy from Moe, Bailey Humphrey! Coming off a ripper first year, Humper touches on his journey through quitting junior footy to being a pick #6 in the 2022 AFL Draft, getting rid of the Moe mullet, his tattoos and generously opens up about hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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41:15
#3 - Damien Hardwick
Here he is! The big dog, Damien Hardwick. We take a stroll down memory lane and revisit some war stories from Dimma's playing days, how he got into coaching, his morning routine, and how he feels reinvigorated by being on the tools after his re...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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36:05