Mathew Ridge Reunites With Marc Ellis & John Kirwan Steps In... Best Stories From TV, Rugby & League

[@AstroWrLd44]

This whole podcast had everything us males in nz should be doing more of with our friends, talking about old stories, having laughs but also chatting about anxiety/depression . Conversations like this is a must for us.

[@marcuswilliams5685]

Well said....couldn't agree more.

[@bananamiriam]

….as a woman so cool to see this conversation of awesome blokes hangin out and talking realz

[@glywnniswells9480]

People wont the solutions to the depression problems of men in NZ

[@louisefrater]

Absolute gold seeing these guy's together again!💯🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥

[@Sportscafenz]

so much fun

[@Vaze_x]

my cheeks are killing me from the permanent smile! Love this f@#kn show!!! Just nostalgic memories flowing back! Can't get enough of these cool yarns from back in the day!

[@Sportscafenz]

old school values

[@chrisbooth9787]

JK walks the talk. For Macca to feel he could go to him back then shows why he is important in men's mental health now. Not only that but he adds to the absolute hilarity of Macca and Ridgy. Those show's were absolutely brilliant.

[@CoffeysLandcruisers]

Please make part 2 we need more 👌

[@tarquinbiesenbender1926]

This has been absolute gold. A fantastic watch 👏🏻

[@chrisparkyn4298]

Great to see this type of banter again

[@dylanknight2730]

As a kiwi living in Dallas, Texas now days and having grown up watching JK, Ridge'y and Marc Ellis in union and league this podcast I stumble across was sick!!

[@jamiemcneill3888]

I got told off for laughing in bed. Woke the bloody dog up. Apparently noise cancelling head phones don’t cancel the noise I make. Great show - well done to all involved

[@Holden308]

As a Manly fan we were privileged to have Ridgey as one of us in the 90s. Without him, we don't win the 1996 Grand Final. Not just his goal kicking which was top class, but his professionalism and competitiveness pushed his team mates to be better.

[@skintrader100]

Yes. The way he would organize the team from fullback was invaluable. Did the same for the warriors and kiwis.

[@arranpattison5809]

Yeah mate, Ridge was one of the most solid performers for manly, wahs and kiwis...

[@leonmarunui1956]

Best episode to date!!! The chemistry was amazing! Sore cheeks from laughing so much! Bring back Ridgy and JK once a month. 🫡🫡 to the boys!!!! Legends!!!!

[@NZZN666]

Such a good talk guys. All of you guys have entertained the heck out of me for years but it's nice to hear some wise words along with the great stories.

[@Sportscafenz]

such a good crew

[@danstrange5297]

The Reunion we all needed! 👌

[@TheRichie22]

The classic old kiwi humour brings a tear to the eye, has been sorely missed these last few years

[@Skivstar]

I could've listen to that yarn for hours! 👏👏 absolute GOLD gentlemen, Ridgee and JK all class 👏 🙌 now give us the unedited 3 hour cut!

[@Usag1Yoj1mbo]

This was the best episode yet Ric. Awesome to listen to the guys talk about their careers and the modern game but to talk about, and accept, their challenges with mental health breaks down barriers for all people suffering through the same issues. This cant be praised enough. Kudos to Tom Robinson as well. Was always a fan of him and am very proud he's finding his own path after rugby.

[@anthonywastedyouth40webb]

Watching from aussie reminds me of my late teens early twenties, greatest show ever. Maca and ridgie what a combo and lets not forget Sir JK

[@mtuk4538]

So how come Ridgie and Macca don't get to call "Sir"

[@gregoverton3755]

Absolute Gold well Done team if anyone is doing anything for Mental Health it's Sportscafe because Macca making us laugh every week is a beautiful thing thanks heaps team ❤😂🍻

[@crescentwing568]

This is how I Remember these Legends absolute Goats of Union League and TV so glad to see a Reunion This is Absolute Gold 💯 🙌

[@JacobMcDonald27]

As an old game of two halves fan, to see this episode was absolutely awesome, best moment was 30:20. Thanks for the memories fellas.

[@rameka1303]

Grew up watching macca and ridgey during the golden days and man such a trip to see them both together again talking about their backstrories of their carrers , honestly need to bring them back. Also sir john kerwin giving macca advice on anxiety and depression just class...nowadays people can talk freely about it and help will be there but man gotta understand back then men had to be harder than rocks and the fact sir JK came out speak about it help others during a time when men cant cry kind of mentality was just and still class. Hoping for another episode to see these guys again.

[@philmccaughan2894]

AWESOME! Could've kept watching for hours!! 🤣

[@Sportscafenz]

good to get everyone together

[@djb4158]

@@philmccaughan2894 totally agree!

[@Un-guided]

Good on you ric for pulling this altogether and bringing us plenty of joy reminiscing of tv we all grew up on. Sports cafe-ish is the only show I wait for in anticipation each week. Long it may continue!

[@lonejafa]

So much gold here. Ridgey lifts all boats with his high energy. Miss Lana

[@Albert_Br]

Miss Eva

[@swingham4020]

Times have changed so much and what use to be acceptable isnt today, so its dam refreshing to watch some blokes drink, swear & reminisce old war stories. No harm done, in fact touched on some serious issues, with solutions. JK is a legend, and well deserved of his Knighthood.

[@P-WOL]

Next time you talk about uplifting videos that bring joy, mention this episode. You've brought a lot of joy to a lot of people with this one.

[@1988eladnyt]

As a kiwi-born poly who grew up in the 90s/00s, This is the best podcast I've seen in a long time. Thanks for bringing back some good memories! Legends! I truly miss the good ol Kiwi humour we all grew up watching.

[@Un-guided]

Good on you ric for pulling this altogether and bringing us plenty of joy reminiscing of tv we all grew up on. Sports cafe-ish is the only show I wait for in anticipation each week. Long it may continue!

[@ronnymcdonald2543]

I hated Elles and Rigde when I was younger, but having grown in experience and wisdom as I aged I've learnt were not all the same and that these fellas actually bought us all a wealth of entertainment on and off the feild ... John Kirwian is just a legend who gave me the strength to face my own mental health issues in my late 20s which literally saved my life and for that I am eternally grateful.

[@center__mass]

I bet you couldn't take shit when you were young

[@marcuswilliams5685]

Really needed 5 or 6 hours listening to those guys!! Brilliant and hilarious.......with some sobering serious moments as well. Just awesome.

[@crittermartin2108]

I wish there was a unedited version. This was brilliant all round. Best ever

[@paulcooper7902]

What an absolute amazing show with great insight into dealing with mental problems as an athlete and doing crazy things around concussion

[@peteryounger4774]

Great show! Ridgy & Macca talked about the crazy things they got up to back in the day on their show and now days it wouldn’t be tolerated, that’s exactly what we need to see and hear again in this crazy PC world , genuine hilarity and laughter!

[@davidhope2703]

Just magic! Elite athletes swimming up stream, provides great anecdotes, hillarious moments, that in hindsight & maturity is very insightful. Just great TV

[@skylakirk323]

This lived up to the hype but not the way I expected. I have never been so riveted to a podcast than this one it had everything. Laughs. Perspective. Retrospect. Insight. Great yarns. A greedy Ric. 😂😂 I love the Sportcafe Sir JK he is so laid back and in his Spielberg productions persona. I love it. Ridgey being on was so awesome. The chat about the sudden fallout of him and Zinny was absolutely amazing. Hopefully Zinny sees this and realizes Ridgey did that out of embarrassment and not ego. His clear respect for Ric gives me the eyebrow raising impression of how much Ric is actually respected amongst the boys. Even with the digs Ric receives. This episode was an eyeopener for me as a big Sportcafe fan. And it was awesome. Best SC Pod. 🙏🙏

[@raystein5418]

Brilliant! Have really missed this old school show format and humour. 😂

[@Rimraz]

Absolute outstanding chat. Still can’t believe these guys are back on again.

[@judyirving7631]

What an ERA !!

[@ItsPurelyDestiny-du9tb]

This needs to be a weekly thing, this was the best thing I've seen in weeks

[@Poseidonsproject]

Beauty! Been a long time coming fellas. Loving the episodes

[@GraemeSpencer-e2f]

Awesome show guys! Thanks for the trip down memory lane and great yarns.

[@AK-wc9rl]

Brings back so many memories from the 90s, especially this episode. Awesome show.

[@TheGSBslideSHOW]

bloody beauty - what a bunch of GC's all of you - enjoyed this one !!

[@kuhaprogaming82]

This episode was 🔥🔥 good to have them together and just shooting the breeze and that classic banter is still the same to this day. Chur Chur to this one team

[@escellesmith1665]

Could watch Ridge, Ellis & Kirwan all day, put them on their own show or bring them on a lot more please. Bloody good entertaining content.

[@stevehunt914]

Incredible! It was everything i wanted it to be and more! PLEASE have this same lineup on again. Having FIVE people converse at once is usually a recipe for disaster but i couldn't get over everyone's ability to give way to the other while building an excellent conversation. Mathew seems to have done a lot of work on himself, i've never liked him as much as i did here. Can someone PLEASE release all the 'Mathew & Marc's Rocky Road To...' Episodes.

[@shaneaustin6169]

The best episode yet, great yarns and great insights in regards to professional pressure

[@CraftyKiwiLures]

Loved it, absolute legends. It's great to see you all together again ❤👍

[@bmar5415]

This is the first podcast i ever watched beginning to end. Ridgey Macca JK and Lee, fuckin magic! Chur brothers!! Awesome. Loved it, I could listen to you fullaz all day.

[@AaronR.Williams]

Amazing episode! This has been my favorite so far! They've all been good. But this was really good 👍 Great conversation 👏

[@elsieselby5841]

This was such an amazing show when it was on tv. Absolutely loved it!

[@josephbrolly7232]

We need more of these. Brilliant

[@mikaerakomene3206]

The best show of the decade...🎉

[@vtev003]

By far the best episode! :) Lesshhgoooo

[@Eighty7AT6]

Game of two halves, sportscafe and the nrl footy show.. what a time to be a young sports fanatic.. still make me crack up..

[@timedison6687]

That was awesome - great hearing the boys discuss union and league.

[@thomasmandeno2776]

This is just brilliant! The good old days. Love these classic conversations

[@samwalter2535]

Could've listen to you guys for hours, Good shit!

[@MrGusto76]

tHIS WAS SENSATIONAL BOYS. LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT. ABSOLUTE GOLD. MISSED YOU RIDGEY. MORE PLEASE

[@rodnrach]

That was awesome, thanks guys! I disagree with the closing comment though, we definitely need this group together again. Very entertaining.

[@justinmasters271]

Amazing shows guys, loved hearing the guys talk about their league experiences

[@NZMuzz]

Great session... Ellis was about to talk about Block Carter!.. wish he had not been interrupted.. Followed Mark to Oz twice with the Warrs.. and many other games in Penrose.. top man. But my goodness he was physically huge compared to others !... ha.. five months later and 10kgs lighter still big in League terms.... fine man and great 7 in rugby..... lucky to have watched club footy with him and M Jones.... last 15 minutes only two players duelling it out .. and not many could hang with the iceman...

[@jmerwood9]

Fantastic episode, loads of good memories!

[@GREEKKOP]

This was GOLD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rukahard]

This needs a part 2 and we need an unedited version not the PC version haha.. 34k views in 13hrs the people wanna see more of Macka and Ridgey.

[@recurringdreambusproject]

Brilliant, nothing around today matches this.

[@robw1364]

Such a dynamic duo those two can't beat it still a big fan😂😂😂😂

[@williesful]

Very good. Such a great insight of how it was. Cheers boys🍻

[@Nerge_Fox]

Absolute gold keep it coming gents 😂 The banter is unreal

[@MrAdamred]

best one yet love Marc and Matthew together love the storys

[@Joe-wx3dp]

THIS IS WHAT ITS ABOUT! I absolutely loved it!!! MAN I WISH YOU WENT LONGER TEAM! ❤ BRINGS SO MUCH MEMORIES AND JUST MADE ME REALISE HOW HARDER WE ARE BACK IN THE DAY! LOL

[@stephenclark6263]

Fabulous work, well done to all!

[@temporarymuppet9788]

Brilliant .. love the guys .. miss them heaps.

[@felekimngry6961]

JK's wardrobe is impeccable Love the content especially from these players more legends on the couch lads Love to Rick and Leigh playing the mediator in the room mad respect sir a legend

[@davidthomas7194]

Great show, it was gold for sure.

[@brentpope100]

This was great, brought back some great memories, Macca was great craic to play with, and talking about Worzal Earl, another great guy. Thanks Ric

[@Sportscafenz]

Good to have you on board Popey . You know what it was like

[@23wiski]

Smiled the whole way, needed another hour!

[@Hemi_Toa]

I think Leigh and Ric chimed in perfectly, kudos to them both! The three Rugby/League Stars had the most in-house stories to tell but they, L and R, also had well timed banter and disruption. The whole poddy's a blast from the past, the younger years to the present, just brilliant. In 12 years time we'll be watching this again, all on hologram (on a 0.001nm chip.) Bless you Ric and the Crew, go you good thing.

[@MichaelMunro-hz9qi]

Mate! i love & miss the talk between Ridgey & Maca, plus JK. Legends from NZ past!!!!

[@174stuartgrove]

Best show yet guys. Loved it!

[@MarkGraham-o2b]

Have been waiting for the best combo on tv! The OGS!

[@Sportscafenz]

and a lot of trouble

[@Endeavour02]

Beautiful talk around the mental side from theses legends

[@sircefiro]

Ridgey & Macca were awesome, gotta say though it makes me feel old af seeing them here haha

[@Swifty270]

I could have watch this for hours on end!! Thanks for being fkn top blokes!!

[@carlpotini3796]

Ds guys use to have me in tears as a young fella great interview 🔥🔥🔥

[@philh7929]

Absolute gold this episode!

[@jagorawigolfandcountryclub1016]

Great show! Enjoy the banter between everyone on the show.

[@clearwater3432]

That choir was crack up! 😂😂😂 Awesome show

[@blairlill]

Brilliant session. Honest and funny. JK you're a legend for your mental health awareness work.

[@Natedogg2024]

Legendary episode guys!

[@reganwhite7272]

The Two Goats of NZ Television, Ridgey and Macca. These two's antics would have been too wild for any other country to make prime time TV. Kiwi sporting/TV legends 🏉 📺🤙🏽

[@Dudsnz]

Best one yet! loved it!

[@jonathonmerson93]

brilliant to see all them in the same room .Great show ........great stories .

[@heathero007]

Enjoyed it all. Kept it real

[@djstar275]

my father would have loved this episode ❤ 😂 great memories 😊

[@cpb5128]

Best episode so far!

[@jwnsurf]

Best show yet!

[@octodadmtbmartyrichards2862]

Loved this show ❤

[@Soapsta16]

Best episode yet! Ridgey needs to be a permanent fixture

[@bigrobbo75]

I read about an injustice that happened to Matthew Ridge as a teenager . I now understand why he is such a driven man . Ridge was a bloody good rugby and league player in his day

[@gissyb1]

Yayy ridgey & macca. Awesome to see them together

[@chadhill86]

What a cracking episode!