The Players Pod with Robbie Cornthwaite

Former A-Leagues and Socceroos defender Robbie Cornthwaite is joined by a pair of A-Leagues legends in Josh Rose & Erik Paartalu as the build-up continues for the 2023 Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final between Melbourne City & Central Coast Mariners.

Rose talks about just why Graham Arnold reached out to him as his first ever signing at the Central Coast Mariners and how the heartbreaking loss of the 2011 Grand Final helped s...

A special episode of the Players Pod this week as guest host Daniel Garb puts the questions to regular host Robbie Cornthwaite and Central Coast Mariners legend Daniel McBreen ahead of this weekend's Semi Final second legs of the Isuzu UTE A-League finals.

Cornthwaite talks about the vibe in Adelaide at the moment around the Reds and whether the last five seasons can be seen as a success without winning a trophy. He also talks abo...

Former A-Leagues and Socceroos defender Robbie Cornthwaite is joined by Adelaide United head coach Carl Veart and his assistant Damian Mori ahead of their massive Semi-Final clash against Central Coast this weekend.

Veart talks about the importance of being open in today's football landscape to help grow the game and the league and just why he might be the A-Leagues version of Ted Lasso. He also talks about helping Nestory Ira...

Former A-Leagues and Socceroos defender Robbie Cornthwaite is joined by two Isuzu UTE A-League legends, Alex Brosque & Brendon Santalab, ahead of this week’s historic first ever Sydney Derby Final in a bumper edition of the Players Podcast.

Brosque talks about whether he genuinely hates the Wanderers and how playing up the passion between the two sides is important ahead of each Derby. He also talks about his best and worst De...

Guest host Daniel Garb is joined by two of Melbourne City’s star imports Valon Berisha and Thomas Lam on a bumper edition of the Players Podcast, brought to you by Neds.

Berisha talks about the bromance between the pair and explains why Lam and his family have been so crucial to his time in Australia and his performances for Melbourne City. He also discusses City’s “championship mentality” and why going on to the pitch feeling lik...

Former A-Leagues and Socceroos defender Robbie Cornthwaite is joined by two of the Isuzu UTE A-League’s star imports, Morgan Schneiderlin and Oskar Zawada, ahead of this week’s massive clash between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Wellington Phoenix on the Players Podcast, brought to you by Neds.

Schneiderlin talks about fitting in at Western Sydney, how he's found playing in Australia and how it compares with some of Europe's bi...

KEEPUP's James Dodd is joined by two of the biggest stars in the Isuzu UTE A-League in Central Coast Mariners' Jason Cummings and Melbourne City’s Marco Tilio in a massive edition of the Players Pod, brought to you by Neds.

Cummings explains why he is the happiest he has ever been being in Australia and how he feels he has become a “proper Aussie” since arriving. He also talks about chasing Jamie Maclaren in the Golden Boot race a...

Former A-Leagues and Socceroos defender Robbie Cornthwaite is joined by two current stars of the Isuzu UTE A-League Zach Clough and Adam Le Fondre ahead of this week’s big clash between Adelaide United and Sydney FC on the Players Podcast, brought to you by Neds.

Clough talks about the current form of Adelaide and why the vibe in the locker room is that of a “Championship run”. He also talks about why chasing Melbourne City has be...

KEEPUP's James Dodd is joined by a pair of former Socceroos in Adelaide United goalkeeping coach Eugene Galekovic and Western United defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley for a special edition of the Players Pod.

Galekovic talks us through the rise of the new Socceroos keeper Joe Gauci, detailing more about the cool-headed Adelaide custodian and why the 22-year old has all the characteristics needed to become a future number one for the ...

Former A-Leagues and Socceroos defender Robbie Cornthwaite is joined by former Socceroos Mark Milligan and Richard Garcia in an International special of The Players Pod.

Milligan talks about the strong emergence of youth in Australia at the moment and how players such as Nestory Irankunda can use the friendlies against Ecuador this weekend as a perfect learning environment. He also discusses Craig Goodwin’s stellar form and how th...

Former A-Leagues and Socceroos defender Robbie Cornthwaite is joined by Sydney FC captain Alex Wilkinson & Western Sydney Wanderers keeper Lawrence Thomas in a Sydney Derby special of The Players Pod.

Wilkinson talks about why he believes the Sydney Derby is unlike any other sporting event in Australia and why experiencing it in person is something every football fan should experience. He also talks about why he is proud to be...

Former A-Leagues and Socceroos defender Robbie Cornthwaite is joined by Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer & Isuzu UTE A-League legend Paul Ifill in the latest episode of The Players Pod.

Alex talks about the importance of keeping a “fortress” in New Zealand for the Phoenix and how the current team is building towards a strong end to the season. He also talks about overcoming early injuries in his career and how his famous ...

Former A-Leagues and Socceroos defender Robbie Cornthwaite is joined by former Perth Glory legends  Damian Mori & Bobby Despotovski in a special edition of The Players Pod.

Damian talks about his iconic career through the NSL and how he compares players from the previous domestic league to the A-League today. He also discusses if he thinks Jamie Maclaren will ever break his Australian domestic scoring record and why he believe...

Former A-Leagues and Socceroos defender Robbie Cornthwaite is joined by former Newcastle Jet Andy Brennan and current A-Leagues stars Angie Beard, Craig Goodwin & Josh Brillante in a bumper Pride Celebration edition of The Players Pod.

Andy & Angie talk about what it means to them to see a Pride Celebration being introduced into the A-Leagues and how important it is for education around sexuality in football and beyond. Th...

Former A-Leagues and Socceroos defender Robbie Cornthwaite is joined by former A-Leagues stars Archie Thompson & Gui Finkler for a special ‘bromance’ episode of The Players Pod.

Archie talks about his love for Gui and just what mischief the pair used to get up to at Melbourne Victory. He also talks about that iconic 2014-15 Victory side and where it ranks amongst the other Victory sides he played in, what the current Victory s...

Former A-Leagues and Socceroos defender Robbie Cornthwaite is joined by Sydney FC stars Madison Haley & Sarah Hunter for episode 14 of The Players Pod.

Haley talks about how growing up in a household with a sporting legend helped her develop into the player she is today as well as how it brought her some incredibly unique childhood memories. She also discusses how she has found playing in Australia and how the US are shaping u...

Former A-Leagues and Socceroos defender Robbie Cornthwaite is joined by Sydney FC goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne & Central Coast Mariners goalkeeper Danny Vukovic for episode 13 of The Players Pod.

Redmayne chats about how important Graham Arnold has been to his career and why he may have hung up the gloves a long time ago if it wasn’t for his relationship with the newly re-signed national coach. He also talks about how his life h...

Former A-Leagues and Socceroos defender Robbie Cornthwaite is joined by former A-Leagues stars Labi Haliti & Danny McBreen for a massive episode 12 of The Players Pod.

Haliti chats about the ups & downs of the Wanderers first season in the A-League a decade on and the emotions of playing in that memorable Grand Final against the Mariners. He also discusses the pride & passion the side brings to Western Sydney and how h...

Former A-Leagues and Socceroos defender Robbie Cornthwaite is joined by Brisbane Roar defender Jack Hingert and former A-Leagues midfielder Stefan Mauk for episode 11 of The Players Pod.

Hingert reflects on his recent 250th game milestone in the A-League and talks up his most memorable moments and how his career nearly ended up completely differently and in different club colours. He also discusses how his unique business idea cam...