Red and Black Unfiltered

No Filter. No Media Spin. Two long-time mates, die-hard Essendon Bombers supporters, have ridden the highs and lows of over 35 years of footy passion. From premiership glory to decades of heartache, they’ve felt it all. It’s been nearly 25 years since the Bombers last lifted the cup and 20 years since a finals win—enough is enough.This podcast is for true red-and-black faithful who bleed for the club, ready for honest, unfiltered footy talk. Full of banter, raw emotion, and challenging the norm, it’s like a pub chat with mates who don’t hold back. No media agendas, no insider politics.

Red and Black Unfiltered is a sports podcast hosted by Coops and Pete, with 47 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Coops and Pete hosts Red and Black Unfiltered, a sports show with 47 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  SPIKE IS OUR MAN!!

  Aug 26, 20261h 5mS2

  Mark McVeigh is officially our new coach — but how do we feel about it 24 hours later? Coops and Pete unpack the fallout from the appointment, including their initial disappointment that James Hird missed out, concerns about the compromised candidate pool, and the awkward way Hird apparently learned of the decision. But after hearing McVeigh’s first press conference and digging into his coaching CV, the mood starts to shift. His Essendon connection, development experience, defensive credentials and genuine passion for the club all give the boys plenty to like. The big question now: Will James Hird return to the Bombers in another role? Pete thinks it could be transformative; Coops isn’t convinced Hird’s ego will allow it. They also question Welshy’s role in the process, discuss the future of Zach Merrett, and debate whether Essendon’s new three-year timeline to compete for finals represents realistic expectations (finally). Plus: a quick review of the final game of the season, Caddy's six-goal bag, Andy McGrath’s 200th, and the announcement of the Red and Black Unfiltered Player of the Year. The verdict? After some initial disappointment, McVeigh gets our support. Now, show us what comes next. Enjoy, Bombers fans!

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  Episode #23

  And we wait and we wait...plus joined by superfan Damo

  Aug 20, 20261h 16mS2

  The next Essendon coach announcement continues to drag on… but does anyone actually have any idea who it’s going to be? Hird? McVeigh? Or is Jaymie Graham sitting quietly in the background, ready to shock the world? What we do know is that patience is a virtue Essendon fans have long since acquired — but enough is enough. We need to rise. In this episode, we’re joined by long-time superfan Damo, who brings his unfiltered views on the players, where he sees positives and, most importantly, gives Pete and Coops a little light in another tough season. We skim over the Swans game, preview the final clash against the Power, and then do what we do best — spitball, hypothesise and go around in circles about who will be next in line to take on the poisoned chalice. As always, it’s raw, unfiltered and unapologetically Essendon. Enjoy, Bomber fans!

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  Episode #22

  Sticking fat!

  Aug 5, 20261 hourS2

  In this episode of Red and Black Unfiltered , Coops and Pete reunite to unpack another difficult week for Essendon following a heavy loss to Adelaide. We're sticking fat! They break down where the game slipped away, highlighting Adelaide's dominance inside 50, Essendon's defensive struggles, and the recurring issues that continue to plague the Bombers. Despite the result, the pair find positives in Peter Wright's six-goal performance and the emergence of young defender Jackson Artemis, while also discussing the promise shown by Dyson Sharp, Archie Roberts, Jacob Farrow and the club's exciting crop of developing talent. The conversation then shifts to the bigger picture, with an update on Essendon's coaching search and the candidates linked to the vacant senior role. Coops and Pete debate the merits of experienced coaches versus first-time appointments, speculate on club direction, and share their thoughts on where the Bombers should focus their list rebuild—particularly in defence. To lighten the mood, they revive their popular "Flying Blind" segment, creating the ultimate Essendon player by combining legendary Bombers' attributes, revisiting painful moments they'd erase from club history, and testing each other with Essendon trivia. They finish by previewing the daunting trip to Geelong, discussing selection dilemmas, potential inclusions, and what they hope to see from the club's younger players over the final weeks of the season.

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  Episode #21

  Flogged by the Old Enemy — And Then There Were Four (Plus Solomon?)

  Jul 30, 20261h 9mS2

  Coops and Josh break down the wreckage: Ridley and Robey injuries gutting the structure, questionable calls on Mackay and Blackiston, and a defence that couldn't lay a glove on Hawthorn's ball movement. There's praise too — Dyson Sharp's leadership and Caddy's grunt stood out in an otherwise brutal day. But the real story is what's coming. The coaching search is down to four — Hird, McVeigh, Davis, Graham — with Dean Solomon still lurking as the wildcard who hasn't said yes or no. Coops and Josh weigh up what each name means for the club's identity, and why the next fortnight could define Essendon's rebuild. Pain, rivalry, and a coaching decision that can't come soon enough — this one's got it all. Enjoy Bomber Fans!

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  Episode #20

  DONS WIN!!!

  Jul 23, 20261h 6mS2

  In this episode of Red and Black Unfiltered , we celebrate a much-needed and long-overdue win against the Giants! For the players, and especially the fans, the gloom of the 2026 season finally begins to lift — maybe only temporarily, but we’ll take it. Something felt different from the start, and Pete and Coops break down the key moments and the players who stood tall when it mattered most. We also hand out votes for the coveted R&B Unfiltered Player of the Year award as the race heats up, before diving into the latest on “the process” to find our next coach. Hird or bust? Finally, we turn our attention to the grudge match against the Hawks, where a solid showing would be the perfect tonic against our old foes. Enjoy, Bomber fans!

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