Give Us A Spell
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The Give Us A Spell Podcast delves into the highs and lows of sport & punting each week. Focusing predominantly on Horse Racing, we interview some of the greats in sport. We not only give praise to great wins but celebrate the bad beats too. Hosted by Zach – we honour the great art of the armchair critic
Episodes
- Royal Scone + Doomben
Zach, Tom, and Kohei are back to preview this weekend's racing. Scone is Tom's hometown, and they've had about a million nominations, so the fields are BIG. Good luck with your Quaddies. We also go through the majority of Doomben and…
- Around the Grounds
Zach and Tom are back to preview 4 different meetings this weekend. FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG and X - @giveusaspellpod Rate and review the show! If you like an online punt, you can support the sh…
- All Aged Stakes Day + Quokka
Time to put a bow on the 2026 autumn carnival as we head into All Aged Stakes Day. Zach and Tom preview the Randwick card and also look at The Quokka in WA. FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG and X…
- Day 2 of the Champs.
Day 2 of the Championships. Highlighted by Autumn Glow. How good is she? Zach, Tom, and Kohei preview the Randwick card and find some winners. FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG and X - @giveusaspellpod R…
- Day 1 of The Champs
It's one of the best days of the autumn carnival. Day 1 of the Championships. Zach and Tom preview the Randwick card and find some winners. FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG and X - @giveusaspellpo…
- Tancred Stakes Day.
Zach and Tommy are back to recap Slipper Day. Kohei found the winner at $11! We recap last week and J-Mac's record-breaking Group 1 wins. This week, previewing Rosehill and Flemington. Jump in the FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/g…
- Happy Jmac Day
After an absolute FILL UP last weekend, Zach and Kohei look ahead to the Golden Slipper this weekend and also touch on the William Reid in Melbourne. Jmac is looking to break the G1 record. Join the FB group for tips - www.facebook.c…
- Coolmore Classic Day.
Zach and Tom get together to preview the Rosehill meeting, highlighted by the Coolmore Classic. They recap last week's racing, look at Caulfield, and discuss some futures. Jump in the FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusas…
- Plenty On
Zach, Tom, and Kohei preview races from Randwick and Flemington. Join the FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG and X - @giveusaspellpod Rate and review the show! If you like an online slap, you can support the sh…
- Stars are on show
Zach and Tom take the reins and preview some nice races from Randwick and Flemington, and touch on the opening round of the NRL at the end. Join the FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG and X - @giveusaspellpod R…
- G1 Racing Returns.
Zach, Tom, and Kohei are back previewing some stacked cards in Sydney and Melbourne. The G1 Lightning Stakes takes centre stage at Flemington this week, whilst some Waller stars are out to play at Randwick. Jump in fb group - www.facebook.…
- Let's welcome back Rosehill
Zach is back from the Magic Millions carnival, and it's time to lock back in to Sydney Racing. Tom and Kohei provide analysis for the card and look at a couple of other races around the country. FB group - www.facebook.com/grou…
- Magic Millions Preview
Zach, Tom and Kohei preview the Gold Coast Magic Millions card. Zach is on course and at the sales. If you're around, reach out! FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG and X - @giveusaspellpod Rate and review the s…
- Goldy's Time To Shine
Welcome to season 6! Zac, Tom, and Kohei are back for another season of horse racing chat. This week, we look forward to the feature racing on the Gold Coast and a couple of events from around Australia. Jump in the FB Gr…
- Winding Down
Zach and Kohei hold fort whilst Tom is at Kendrick Lamar! We preview races from Randwick, Pakenham, Ascot, Eagle Farm, and Sha Tin! Sign up to Vegastars and use this link - https://www.vegastars1.com/signup/?raf=GUAS Make sure the GU…
- We Kick On.
Zach and Kohei are back to recap the last few weeks and look ahead to Rosehill, Caulfield, and The Winterbottom. Jump into our Facebook group! www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast Insta and X @giveusaspellpod Rate and re…
- Champions Stakes Day.
It's the last day of the Flemington Carnival. Zach and Tom review the Cup and Oaks Day and look towards the Champions Stakes this weekend. We preview the features in Melbourne and some races at Rosehill. Facebook group - www.fa…
- Melbourne Cup Preview
Melbourne Cup Preview and all three of us have landed with the same on top selection! Jump in FB - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG and X - @giveusaspellpod Rate and review the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…
- Derby Day + Golden Eagle
What a weekend last weekend was! Lots of tips landed, and a nice Quaddie collect! Zach, Tom, and Kohei are back to dissect both the Flemington and Randwick Quaddie legs. Let us know on social media what your best bet is! Join the FB…
- Cox Plate Day
Fresh off one of the biggest racing days on the Sydney calendar last week, Everest Day, we look forward to Cox Plate Day at the Valley. We recap last week's racing and some funny news stories, and then get into The Valley and Randwic…
- Everest Day feat Brad Gray
It's one of our favourite weekends on the horse racing calendar. Everest Day or Caulfield Cup Day? Sky Racing's Brad Gray joined us to discuss the features at Randwick, and then we previewed the big racing at Caulfield. Jump in FB -…
- Turbo Pod.
Quick show today focusing on the main races at Randwick and Caulfield. Zach, Tom, and Kohei give their top selections for a cracking day of racing. Jump in FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpod IG and X - @giveusas…
- Waller Brigade.
Zach, Tom, and Kohei are back to tackle this weekend's racing. We take a look at the features in Melbourne and go through the Rosehill card. Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG and X - @giveusaspellpod Rat…
- Moir + Randwick
Zach, Tom, and Kohei are back to preview the races this weekend. How good was Treasurethe Moment?! Previewing the main races at The Valley + the Randwick card. Jump in FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG a…
- ep 288 - Let's go again. Memsie + Rosehill
Zac and Kohei are back again to preview this weekend's racing. The Memsie is a CRACKER. Who wins?! We take a look at Caulfield and preview the entire Rosehill meeting. FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpod IG and X - @gi…
- 287 - We Try Again. Rosehill's turn.
After being washed out last week, we try again with Rosehill this Saturday. Zach and Kohei are back to preview this weekend, whilst Tommy is at the footy. Previewing the entire Rosehill card. FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/…
- Spring is around the corner.
Zach and Kohei are back after a couple of weeks on the sideline. The spring horse racing carnival is just around the corner as we look towards the G2 Missile Stakes this weekend. We catch up on the latest news and give Randwick a ful…
- 285 - Last Group 1 of the season.
Zach and Kohei hold fort whilst Tom is galivanting around the world. It's the last Group 1 of the horse racing season with the Tatt's Tiara at Eagle Farm. We focus on Rosehill and Eagle Farm and look at best bets. Jump in…
- 284 - Clearing Up
Zach and Tom return to review the Eagle Farm and Randwick meetings. Queensland has three Group 1 races on its card! We look at the main races there and give Randwick a full preview. Jump in fb group - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusas…
- 283 - Beautiful Weather Everywhere
Zach, Tom, and Kohei are back after the autumn carnival and straight into Scone and Doomben this weekend. Horse Racing doesn't stop. This Brisbane winter Racing Carnival will kick off with the 10,000 this weekend. We preview Scone, D…
- Day 2 of The Champs.
After a fantastic Day 1 of The Championships at Randwick last weekend, we return for Day 2. Autumn Glow, Treasurethe Moment, Via Sistina, and Fangirl? How may win?! Zach, Tom, and Kohei preview the Randwick card. Jump in FB - w…
- 281 - Day 1 of The Champs.
One of the great Saturdays in horse racing. We recap racing from Rosehill on Tuesday and preview the entire Randwick card. Who wins the Donny? TJ? Sires? Derby? Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG an…
- 280 - Tancred Stakes Day
After a HUGE Slipper Day with plenty of winners last week, we return to Rosehill on Saturday. Sydney is expecting plenty of rain, so it'll be interesting to see how the track plays. Full Sydney preview, and we touch on the main…
- 279 - It's Slipper Day.
HUGE week on the horse racing calendar this weekend at Rosehill for Golden Slipper Day. Five Group 1s to sink your teeth into. Zach and Tom cover the Rosehill card and look at the William Reid in Melbourne. Jump in FB - www.fac…
- 278 - Excited
It's an exciting day when there's Group 1s in both Flemington and Randwick! Zach, Tom, and Kohei break down all your horse racing stories and tips and preview the big races. Join FB - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast X and…
- 277 - Hot Horses Have Returned
EXCITING. We have the sprint down at Flemington, and Via Sistina and Ceolwulf are battling it out in Sydney. Zach, Tom, and Kohei preview the features at Flemington and also the entire card at Randwick. Jump in our FB group - w…
- 276 - G1 Racing Returns and $160:1 Multi Wins
Group 1 racing is back with the C.F. Orr Stakes at Caulfield this weekend. Zach, Tom, and Kohei preview the G1 and the entire Randwick card. We also touch on Kohei's massive multi-win today! Join FB - www.facebook.com/groups/gi…
- 275 - Let's focus on Rosehill
Zac, Tom, and Kohei recap all the latest racing news stories and get stuck into the Rosehill card! FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG and X @giveusaspellpod Rate and review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…
- 274 - Gold Coast 2.0 + Rosehill
Let's try again with the Goldy! Zach, Tom, and Kohei preview Friday night's meeting and look at a very wet Rosehill card. Join FB - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast Twitter & IG - @giveusaspellpod Rate and Rev…
- 273 - Welcome us back. Goldy & Wyong.
We are back for season 5! Zach, Tom, and Kohei preview the Goldy and Wyong cards. Tom is up at the sales and the races this weekend. The Quaddie looks tough! Jump in FB - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG and X - @giveus…
- 272 - Spring Recap + Some Hong Kong Stars
Zach and Kohei get together to recap their favourite spring moments from the carnival. We also touch on the G1 racing in Hong Kong this weekend and also the Northerly Stakes. FB - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG/X - @giveusa…
- 271 - Champions Day.
After a cracking Melbourne Cup Day where Tommy was all over Knight's Choice, we head towards the last day of the Flemington Carnival, and it's a cracker! The Champions Stakes Day Group 1s are all amazing, and we preview each race. We also…
- 270 - Melbourne Cup Preview
It's the big race, the Melbourne Cup. We give a runner-by-runner preview, our top 4 and best roughies of the race. We also go around the grounds with our other tips for Tuesday. Join FB - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast X and I…
- 269 - Flemington Takes Centre Stage
IT'S DERBY DAY. It's a cracking card at Flemington and Zach, Tom and Kohei preview the entire day. We go through the Quaddie at Rosehill and some other races. FB - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG and Twitter - @giveusaspellp…
- 268 - Who the hell takes out the Cox Plate?
WHAT A RACE THE COX PLATE IS! WHO WINS?! Zach, Tom, and Kohei give a runner-by-runner preview of the Cox Plate and then preview the main races at Randwick. Jumpin FB - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG and X - @giveusaspellpod…
- 267 - Recapping Everest Day.
Yesterday was such a cracking day that Zach, Tom, and Kohei decided to recap Everest Day and the Caulfield Cup. What was your fav race? FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG and X - @giveusaspellpod Rate and review the…
- 266 - Everest Week or Caulfield Cup Week?!
It's one of the best weekends of the year! Are you more pumped for Randwick or Caulfield?! Runner by Runner preview of the Everest. Randwick Preview. Caulfield Cup Preview. Jump in FB - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG and Tw…
- 265 - Will the shorties get beat?
A HUGE DAY of horse racing coming up. We preview the quaddie legs at Caulfield and go through the Rosehill meeting in-depth. Jump in FB - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG/X - @giveusaspellpod Rate and review the show! See omn…
- 264 - Who the hell takes out The Epsom?
Zach, Tom, and Kohei are back to take a deep look at Randwick this weekend. We also touched on the Turnbull at Flemington and finished it with some NRL Grand Final chat. FB - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG and Twitter - @gi…
- 263 - Chips In Fangirl?
*Be sure to check out our interview with Gareth Hall from SEN* Zach and Tom are back to preview Caulfield and Randwick this weekend. The Underwood and some shorties throughout the card highlight Caulfield. The 7 Stakes and The Shorts highl…