Kick Back EP2: From Tinder to Traffic Chaos

Episode 2 is here! This week on Kick Back, Stewie and Haydos dive into the brutal world of online dating, discuss what's happening with the Supercars commentary team and give their thoughts on the latest changes to the broadcast.

Then things get very local and very controversial as we break down the proposed Merimbula traffic trial, including roundabouts, one-way streets, traffic lights, parking and speed limits.

Plus, Haydos faces the rapid-fire questions as we find out about his most embarrassing moment, hidden talents, dream job, favourite Supercars driver and favourite music.

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Chapter Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to Episode 2
02:49 – Online Dating: The Good, the Bad & the Brutal
06:23 – Ghosting & Dating App Experiences
07:07 – Tinder, Hinge & Bumble
09:26 – The Story Behind Tinder & Bumble
12:21 – Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?
14:29 – Supercars: What's Happening?
15:29 – Mark Skaife, Neil Crompton & the Commentary Changes
16:31 – The New Supercars Commentary Team
18:57 – Frosty, Graphics & the New Broadcast Look
21:18 – Who Is Supercars' Most Underrated Driver?
22:39 – Controversial Take: Penrite Racing & the Mustangs
25:45 – Merimbula Traffic Trial: The Controversy Begins
28:07 – What's Actually Changing in Merimbula?
30:37 – Roundabouts & Traffic Flow
32:17 – The Proposed Mini Roundabout
34:10 – Is the Traffic Problem Just Being Moved?
35:00 – Traffic Lights: Haydos' Alternative Proposal
38:17 – How the Traffic Light System Could Work
41:20 – More Roundabouts?!
44:24 – One-Way Streets & Traffic Changes
45:15 – Parking, Pedestrians & Traffic Flow
46:20 – 10km/h Speed Limits & Speed Bumps
47:25 – Is the Merimbula Traffic Trial Actually a Good Idea?
48:40 – Parking & Access Concerns
49:45 – Final Thoughts on the Traffic Trial
51:37 – Rapid Fire: Getting to Know Haydos
52:10 – Haydos' Most Embarrassing Moment
53:33 – Hidden Talents
54:55 – Dream Job as a Kid
56:17 – Favourite Supercars Driver
56:57 – Favourite Artist
58:36 – Stewie's Favourite Music
59:44 – Wrapping Up Episode 2
01:00:07 – Have Your Say & Get Involved
01:00:55 – See You for Episode 3!

We're Back! Politics, Dragons, Supercars & Getting to Know Us

The boys are finally back!

After five years away from doing shows together, Stewie and Haydos launch the Kick Back Podcast. They catch up on everything that's happened since their radio days before diving into some of the biggest talking points in Australia.

This week they discuss:

• Why they decided to start a podcast
• Life updates since their last show
• Politics, the Federal Budget & One Nation
• The St George Illawarra Dragons rebuild
• Supercars, Matt Payne, Toyota & championship controversy
• Rapid-fire questions to get to know the hosts

If you enjoy relaxed conversations, sport, current events and a few laughs along the way, you're in the right place.

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00:00 – Welcome to The Kick Back Podcast! We're back after five years

02:37 – What's changed since our last show? Life updates and moving house

05:45 – Why we started a podcast (and why radio isn't what it used to be)

08:03 – Politics: One Nation, the Federal Budget & negative gearing discussion

14:43 – NRL Talk: The Dragons, coaching changes & rebuilding for the future

20:51 – Supercars: Matt Payne, manufacturer loyalty, Toyota's rise & the 2025 Championship controversy

• 20:51 Matt Payne & NASCAR rumours
• 21:55 Is manufacturer loyalty dead?
• 26:13 Toyota's rise in Supercars
• 28:21 The Ryan Wood/Brock Feeney controversy
• 34:56 Should teammates race in the finals?

37:04 – Rapid Fire Questions for Stewie: Favourite pub meal, beaches, Dragons players, Supercars drivers & dream cars

44:11 – Wrapping up & what's coming next episode

Two mates. Two microphones. Endless conversations. News, controversy, life stories, sport, entertainment, and plenty of laughs — welcome to Haydos & Stewies Kick Back Podcast.