Football with Susan

S6. Episode 1 / Geelong v Adelaide

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:18:30 GMT

Susan and Kathryn are back for the 2026 AFL season! In our first episode for our 6th season (what??), we discuss the Cats' first three games, whether a competitive attitude is a gift or a curse, whether "sophisticated" Magpie tattoos are a real thing, and begin our investigation of the Geelong Football Club’s email responses… are they using AI or just ignoring her?

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S5. Episode 8 / Grand Final

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 06:16:31 GMT

A week after the Cats' brutal Grandfinal loss, Susan is riding the Ghan to Central Australia. Not only that, but she’s “over it”! We debrief the game, hear her advice for fans still grieving, and get real-time emu sightings.

A note from Kathryn: Thanks to my very wise and also silly mum - it's a special thing when you get to have a project with your mum and have fun together. Thanks also to everyone who sent in questions. I’ve had a lot of fun! xx

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S5. Episode 7 / Finals time!

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:14:06 GMT

As we dive into finals time, Geelong is riding high and the lid is rattling! In this episode we debrief Geelong's last two wins, and get excited in the lead up to friday's Preliminary Final against the Hawks. While Kathryn's lack of footy knowledge is shining more brightly than ever before, you can enjoy Susan's (kind of lengthy but overall complimentary) story about her train trip to the MCG, her advice to people who are thinking of switching teams ("Love the one you're with"), and special guest Jarrod Bates doing a footy-related Gandalf impression.

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S5. Episode 6 / Geelong v Sydney

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:29:44 GMT

The Cats are on a winning streak, and Susan is in high spirits. Listen as Kathryn gets all the details about her parrot viewing antics in yesterday's 3rd quarter against the Swans, how the Cats can continue their form into finals, and whether her Geelong membership gives her the right to speak to players in the Highton fruit shop (spoiler, yes it does).

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S5. Episode 5 / Geelong v GWS Giants

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 08:49:25 GMT

In this episode, Susan and Kathryn debrief two recent losses (plus one win!) for the Cats. We also discuss whether Susan would ever knit a Collingwood scarf, whether she has been wandering the streets in the final quarter lately, and whether one should EVER accept defeat!

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S5. Episode 4. Geelong v Essendon

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 04:21:11 GMT

In this episode, Susan and Kathryn dive into the Cats' latest glorious winning streak, discuss the prospect of a home final at Kardinia Park, debate who the kindest Geelong player is, and ponder a world without free-to-air footy...

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S5. Episode 3 / Geelong v Western Bulldogs

Sun, 25 May 2025 02:12:24 GMT

In this episode, Susan and Kathryn are back after a string of holidays and plenty of merriment to dive into the last six Geelong games! They share some 'Cats in the Community' stories from listeners, welcome a cameo from our resident Collingwood supporter Jarrod Bates, chat head lice strategies, and kick things off with a symphony of bird sounds...

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S5. Episode 2 / Geelong v Adelaide

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:55:14 GMT

In this episode, Susan and Kathryn discuss the last three Geelong games, including the Cats glorious win against Adelaide over the weekend. They also ponder a new world of Kayo adventures (or struggles) for Susan in a world without free-to-air footy, and whether Patrick Dangerfield needs to 'calm down' for the sake of his family.

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S5. Episode 1 / Geelong v St Kilda

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:05:24 GMT

Susan and Kathryn begin the 2025 AFL season! Look out, world, here they come for Season 5...

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S4. Episode 8. Season Finale

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:17:30 GMT

In the Season Finale for 2024, Susan and Kathryn do a live recording! Plus… it’s Susan’s birthday! They celebrate by recapping the Cats performance in the preliminary finals (look out for Susan’s descriptions of listening to frogs, rather than the final quarter), the 2024 season-that-was, and hopes for the 2025 season.

Thanks to everyone who listened and/or submitted questions this year, and joined in for a whole lot of football-shaped silliness.

Original music by Kathryn Kelly

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S4. Episode 7. Geelong v Port Adelaide (Qualifying Final)

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 08:12:04 GMT

Susan has been in the US of A for 5 weeks, but now she's back getting down to business in time for the finals. In this episode Susan and Kathryn recap rounds 18 through 24, as well as the Cats' victory against Port Adelaide in the Qualifying Final. Highlights include Susan sweeping for a while around the 35 minute mark!

Send your questions for Susan to answer in the next episode to kathrynkel@gmail.com

Original music by Kathryn Kelly

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S4. Episode 6. Geelong v Hawthorn

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:26:33 GMT

Kathryn interviews a newly energised Susan in the midst of what we hope is a winning streak, as they discuss the Cats' latest games against Carlton, Essendon and Hawthorn. They also chat about which players she saw at the supermarket, pies of the world, and Kathryn learns what a ruckman is after 4 seasons of this podcast. Watch for a special appearance by resident Collingwood supporter Jarrod Bates.

Send questions for mum to answer in the next episode to kathrynkel@gmail.com

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S4. Episode 5. Geelong has a bye.

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 07:51:39 GMT

With the Cats having a week off from games, Kathryn interviews a ‘still zen’ Susan about Geelong's last two games against Richmond and Sydney. They discuss her latest supermarket player sightings (and her corresponding behaviour) and tackle important questions such as ‘what is a banana kick?’ and ‘how on earth could my eldest daughter tip against the Cats?”.

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S4. Episode 4. Geelong v GWS Giants

Sun, 26 May 2024 06:38:09 GMT

In their 35th episode (!), Kathryn interviews an increasingly zen Susan about the Cats’ current losing streak, including their most recent loss to the GWS Giants. They also discuss the emotional benefits of taking a 6 year old to the game, ground-rules for chatting to players at the supermarket, and who is allowed to complain about umpires. Plus more about the A-League Grand Final than anyone could or should have expected in a footy podcast.

Send questions for Susan to answer in the next episode to kathrynkel@gmail.com

Original music by Kathryn Kelly

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S4. Episode 3. Geelong v Melbourne

Mon, 06 May 2024 00:23:53 GMT

In this episode Kathryn interviews a philosophical Susan about the Cats’ first loss of the season, as well as debriefing their two previous wins against Brisbane and Carlton. They discuss at what point Jarrod’s ‘dramatic readings’ could become hurtful, how ‘dew’ is affecting Geelong’s performance, and a fair amount of family holiday logistics.

Send questions for Susan to answer in the next episode to kathrynkel@gmail.com

Original music by Kathryn Kelly

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S4. Episode 2. Geelong v North Melbourne

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 06:18:40 GMT

In this most interesting episode yet (according to co-host Kathryn that is), Susan and Kathryn debrief the Cats' last 2 wins and prepare for the upcoming game against North Melbourne. They discuss important things like 'what is a shin-boner', the weather (did someone say interesting!?), and exactly what state is Susan's lid in after 4 wins? In addition you can enjoy a dramatic reading from resident Collingwood supporter Jarrod Bates, and as always Susan answering questions from listeners.

Send questions for Susan to answer in the next episode to kathrynkel@gmail.com!

Original music by Kathryn Kelly: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3bzilNq3MkBWGNgc1EgJwF

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S4. Episode 1. Geelong v Adelaide

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 08:06:14 GMT

Susan and Kathryn kick off for for 2024! They address important issues like: who is Susan? What is this podcast? They break down the first two games of the Season (Geelong games that is) including Geelong's glorious wins against St Kilda and Adelaide. You can look forward to a 'dramatic reading' of Susan's most recent letter to the Geelong Football Club (from a Collingwood supporter impersonating David Attenborough), Susan answering questions from listeners, and as always Susan and Kathryn discussing what's for dinner. Queue siren!

Original music by Kathryn Kelly

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S3. Episode 9 / Grandfinal: Geelong v Sydney

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 07:25:09 GMT

In this episode Susan and Kathryn discuss the recent victory of the Cats over the Swans in the Grandfinal, as well as Susan's trip TO the Grandfinal!

This is the final ep for 2022, and I (Kathryn) have had a lovely season of chatting with my mum and being silly. Thanks to everyone who listened and also those who sent in questions!

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S3. Episode 8 / Semi-final: Geelong v Brisbane

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:57:09 GMT

In this episode there is BIG NEWS, with Susan (and the Cats) heading to the Grand Final next weekend! Susan and Kathryn prepare emotionally (and also for the weather) as Geelong Cats head to the big one, with their biggest fan!

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S3. Episode 7 / Qualifying Final: Geelong v Collingwood

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 08:37:23 GMT

Susan is emotionally exhausted after a big win in the Qualifying Finals against long-time rivals... Collingwood. Susan and Kathryn discuss whether or not she watched the game in real time ("the most exciting game I just couldn't watch"), play an 'official statement' from resident 'Pies' supporter Jarrod Bates, confidently decide which condiment the Geelong Cats would be at the dinner table, and reveal how she got her new nickname "The Librarian".

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S3. Episode 6 / Game 20: Geelong v Western Bulldogs

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 07:31:59 GMT

While the Cats just keep on winning, Susan describes herself as ‘terrified and excited’, we discuss the best way to cook brussel sprouts, and have a sing-along (or Kathryn does at least).

Our first ever ‘show notes’:

Greg Champion That's the thing about football official video

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S3. Episode 5 / Geelong v North Melbourne

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 08:58:05 GMT

Susan and Kathryn discuss the Cats' recent (many!) wins, when and where she would share her chips with a Collingwood supporter, diplomatically (or sarcastically) asks 'Eddie who?' in response to questions related to Eddie McGuire, and discusses whether her alter ego 'Ugly Susan' could rear her head later in the season.

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S3. Episode 4 / Geelong v Western Bulldogs

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 08:03:23 GMT

While the Cats take a much deserved week off, Susan and Kathryn discuss the Cats' recent wins, benefits of watching footy on TV with no sound, Susan's recent bump-ins with the Geelong Cats players, and whether she'd eat kebabs with Steph Curry.

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S3.Episode 3 / Geelong v Port Adelaide

Sun, 22 May 2022 06:58:54 GMT

Susan and Kathryn talk a LOT about “democracy sausages”, honey joys and other election snacks. Plus some football!

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S3. Episode 2 / Geelong v GWS Giants

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:56:17 GMT

In this episode Susan and Kathryn debrief Geelong’s latest three games. Susan describes her ideal football-going-buddy, suggests methods for the Cats to ‘kick straighter’, and considers whether kababs are a good choice of food to eat with Jeremy Cameron. Special guest appearance by Jarrod Bates!

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S3. Episode 1 / Geelong v Brisbane

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 07:11:12 GMT

Susan and Kathryn's 2022 season debut! In this episode Susan assesses the Cats' performance so far this season, re-assesses her feelings about Collingwood fans, seamlessly uses the word 'temerity', answers the door for a while, and wonders... 'where is Gary Rohan!?'.

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S2. Episode 13 / Preliminary final: Geelong v Melbourne

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:11:39 GMT

Football with Susan's 'Season Finale' for 2021! Join an 'at peace' Susan as she and her daughter Kathryn debrief the Cat's ultimate loss to Melbourne in the Preliminary Final, and the end to the Cats' season. Highlights include Susan's (very long) one sentence recap of the 2021 season, her Granddaughter Lily talking about why 'Gran' is her favourite Geelong Cats player, and her habit talking to strangers about the Cats in the street. Bring on 2022!

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S2. Episode 12 / Semi-final: Geelong v GWS Giants

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 06:30:51 GMT

In this episode a Susan and Kathryn celebrate the Geelong Cats’ win to the GWS Giants in the Semifinal! They discuss next week’s Preliminary Final against Melbourne (the lid is off!), have a special reading of a letter to 'The Coodabeans' (and a great response!), name which players are ‘naughty boys’, and discuss why you can’t take umbrellas (and others missiles) to the game anymore. Thanks to Jono, Jarrod and Kevin for their Questions from the Crowd! And a very big Father’s Day shout out to Football with Susan's biggest supporter and question-asker Kevin Kelly!

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S2. Episode 11 / Game 22: Geelong v Melbourne

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:00:02 GMT

This is Football with Susan's 20th ever episode! Join a reasonably depressed Susan and her youngest daughter Kathryn debrief the Geelong Cats’ last 2 games, including Friday’s devastating loss against Melbourne. Susan plays Collingwood-themed ‘Would You Rather’ with special-guest Jarrod Bates, provides advice to Charith Nandasena about kicking a football, and gives the Cats lots of finals tips!! (Theme = self belief!).

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S2. Episode 10 / Game 20: Geelong v GWS Giants

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 06:57:58 GMT

In this episode Susan and Kathryn debrief the Geelong Cats’ last 3 games, including Friday’s devastating loss against the GWS Giants. This week we talk a lot about the Olympics (incuding Susan's 'kicking foot'), have a special reading of Susan’s letter to her local Council about the volume of mud at the Geelong Football Ground. Susan finally ‘names names’ about which players are ‘too careless with their arms’, and provides much needed advice to Kathryn and her partner Jarrod for their terrible footy tipping. Enjoy!

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S2.Episode 9 / Game 17: Geelong v Fremantle

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 06:19:56 GMT

In this episode Susan and Kathryn celebrate Geelong’s latest two wins! Susan also discusses at ‘why’ she puts herself through the trauma of being a fan (at her husband Kevin’s request), the ‘Football with Susan’ mug that she got for mothers day, and (at length) her favourite types of fish to eat for dinner.

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S2. Episode 8 / Game 15: Geelong v Essendon

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 06:23:28 GMT

In this episode Susan and Kathryn debrief Geelong’s latest win against the Bombers! Susan shares some interesting Cats trivia, and discusses what it’s like to be her Grand-daughter’s ‘favourite player’.

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S2. Episode 7 / Game 13: Geelong v Western Bulldogs

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 04:45:21 GMT

In this episode Susan and Kathryn debrief Geelong’s latest two wins to Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs! A croaky-voiced Susan takes us through the Cat’s win to Western Bulldogs second-by-second, discusses what it’s like to be an ‘emotional fan’, celebrates her success in the Kelly-family footy tipping competition, and talks quite a lot about getting a new washing machine.

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S2. Episode 6 / Game 11: Geelong v Collingwood

Sun, 30 May 2021 06:53:00 GMT

In this episode Susan debriefs Geelong's two latest wins against Gold Coast and Collingwood. We talk to special guest/Collingwood supporter Jarrod Bates, discuss Kathryn's sleep-cycle, highlight her love for magpies in nature (just not on the field), and of course take Questions from the Crowd! We hope you enjoy!

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S2. Episode 5 / Game 9: Geelong v St Kilda

Sun, 16 May 2021 07:30:17 GMT

Join Susan and Kathryn this week as they celebrate the Cats wins to both St Kilda and Richmond! In this episode they discuss exactly how far the 'lid' is on and/or off (arguably overusing a cooking analogy), consider fashion choices on the field, ponder what she saw on her mid-game jaunt this week (due to not handling the pressure) and of course take 'Questions from the Crowd'. We hope you enjoy.

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S2. Episode 4 / Game 7: Geelong v Sydney

Mon, 03 May 2021 07:51:57 GMT

In this episode mum debriefs her beloved Geelong Cat's contentious loss to the Sydney Swans on the weekend. Joined (in the car) by special guest/husband Kevin Kelly, Susan celebrates Geelong thrashing the West Coast Eagles in the previous game (including much discussion of 'gelling'), discusses birdlife for longer than you'd expect on a footy podcast, laments her terrible week of tipping and classily declines gossiping on the air. Enjoy :)

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S2. Episode 3 / Game 5: Geelong v North Melbourne

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:03:23 GMT

Join Susan and Kathryn as they debrief Geelong's latest win against North Melbourne! In this episode Susan identifies her beloved Cats' problem for this season (hint: it's all about 'gelling'), discusses various game-day beverages including pre-game wine and 'happiness tea', ponders her eldest daughter's footy tipping prowess, and demands more Questions from the Crowd (so please send them in!).

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S2. Episode 2 / Game 3: Geelong v Hawthorn

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:12:39 GMT

Join Susan in her excitement following two wins in a row - first to the Lions and then the Hawks! In this episode we discuss her first game back IRL, put a call-out to the Head of the Umpiring Committee, discuss her impressions of last night's match, and of course take Questions from the Crowd. Special moments include at least four technology mishaps resulting in some dead-air/reflection-time.

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S2. Episode 1 / Game 1: Geelong v Adelaide

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 05:28:41 GMT

Join Susan and her daughter Kathryn as their 'Football with Susan' adventure continues into the 2021 AFL Season! In this episode Susan laments her beloved Geelong Cats' loss to Adelaide, ponders WHO made the decision about the game being held in Adelaide (and calls 'discrimination' very early on...), discusses the past year of football fan-dome in lockdown, talks (a lot) about IT issues while getting her tickets, and of course takes 'Questions from the Crowd'. It's good to be back!!

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Episode 9: Season finale! Geelong v Richmond AND Grand-final

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 08:06:09 GMT

Join Susan and Kathryn as they debrief Geelong's finish to the AFL season, including the Cats' devastating loss to Richmond... In her final episode for 2019, Susan reflects on how she's feeling (cest la vie!), calls the 2019 Grand-final 'a waste of time', takes her final 'Questions from the crowd', drops some surprisingly impressive musical references, and (as always!) is distracted by a small child. Thanks for a great season, all our FWS fans!

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Episode 8 / Semi-final: Geelong v West Coast

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 06:46:32 GMT

Join Susan and Kathryn as they debrief Friday's victorious semi-final between Susan's beloved Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles. Highlights include a special reading of Susan's letter to Geelong Football Club CEO, international 'Questions from the crowd', complaints from listeners related to comments about the Collingwood Football Club and of course travel plans to next week's game... They are joined by special guests galore including Kathryn's boyfriend Jarrod, and their entire family!

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Episode 7: Special Episode! Pre-finals chat with Susan

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 06:35:24 GMT

In this very special episode, Susan and Kathryn chat the Geelong Cats as they enter into the finals next week on top of the ladder! Other topics include her feelings about the Collingwood Football Club and their fans, and how on earth she and her daughter Bridget will travel to the game (car or train!?). Look out for an unedited pause while Kathryn answers the door...

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Episode 6 / Game 20: Geelong v Fremantle

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 10:54:15 GMT

A sad day for Susan, as her beloved Cats get thrashed by The Dockers. Join Susan and Kathryn, as Susan provides advice to her fellow fans for the rest of the season, tells us how likely it is they'll win the premiership, and takes 'questions from the crowd'. Guest appearances by her daughter and football-going buddy Bridget, and her Granddaughter Lily!

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Episode 5 / Game 14: Geelong v Adelaide

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 05:47:25 GMT

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Episode 4 / Game 11: Geelong v Sydney

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 04:17:57 GMT

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Episode 3 / Game 9: Geelong v Western Bulldogs

Sun, 19 May 2019 00:42:47 GMT

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Episode 2 / Game 4: Geelong v Greater Western Sydney

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 03:48:53 GMT

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Episode 1 / Game 1: Geelong v Collingwood

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 05:32:46 GMT

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