Summer Sessions

What a treat: new Blue Will Hayward joins the Summer Sessions podcast to cover all angles of his first pre-season at IKON Park.

Father and son open up 2026, with Zac Williams and Ashton Moir heading into the Carlton Media studios for the latest edition of Summer Sessions! 

The big dog joins the podcast! It took nearly four seasons, but Patrick Cripps makes his Summer Sessions debut, as the Carlton captain provides his thoughts on leadership, the Blues’ shift in energy and - of course - State of Origin.

Summer is in Session! Join close mates Adam Cerra and George Hewett to discuss the changes at Carlton, pre-season camp, proposals and what to look forward to in 2026.

Summer Sessions is back! Join Cooper Lord and Jagga Smith ahead of a big pre-season, as they chat through draft memories, personal updates and inside Scoops.

For our season finale of Summer Sessions in 2025, Jacob Weitering joins the podcast for a second time... and holds nothing back!  Chatting on the backline mix, his classic gags around the club and the (well-deserved) defender medal, you don't want to miss this chat with Weiters! 

It's been a big 16 months for podcast extraordinaire Orazio Fantasia, but we've finally got the Razzle Dazzle in the Carlton Media studio.  Speaking on the small forward brigade, the arrival of his daughter and the Vossy sauce rumours, Raz gives us an exclusive look into the pointy end of the pre-season at IKON Park. 

Worth the wait.  It may have taken him three seasons to get the Summer Sessions call up, but Sam Docherty makes it worth our while as he delves into the development of the group, life as a dad and his plans post footy. 

A pair of Blues brothers are in the Carlton Media studio this week, as Ollie and Elijah Hollands join Summer Sessions for the first time as a duo.  Expect brotherly banter, golf chat, goal celebration analysis and more, as the pair unpack life playing football together.

Primed for his Summer Sessions debut, Mitch McGovern hits the Carlton Media studio for a chat.  Delving into the inner workings of the defensive group, family life and much more, this is a wholesome episode you don't want to miss.   

Bigger, better, deadly 🫴.  Jesse Motlop returns to Summer Sessions for an update on his pre-season, the new dynamic of the forward line and his goals for 2025.     

A pre-season camp exclusive!  Sam Walsh joins the Summer Sessions podcast from the Sunshine Coast to delve into training, his off-season and the team's goals for 2025. 

We can't believe this.  Season three and we're already having guests begging to be back on the podcast. Jordan Boyd returns to the studio to discuss his elevation to the senior list, his holiday in Italy and much, much more. 

The schemers of IKON Park are in the house.  Self-proclaimed gossip King Jaxon Binns and mystery man Lachie Cowan join the Summer Session podcasts to give us the lowdown on pre-season so far. 

Summer is just around the corner so it's the perfect time to launch season three of Summer Sessions. Ashton Moir kicks things off as he gets ready to navigate his second season in Navy Blue. 

The man, the myth, the legend, the DJ.  David Cuningham is on the decks and we couldn't be more excited to have the illusive No.28 as the final guest for season two. 

Matt Cottrell and Tom De Koning are best mates, teammates and roommates, fueled by fun, adventure and footy.  Chatting about Carlton legacies, the Mount Martha footy factory and everyone's favourite teammate - Matt Carroll - this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 

Coaches CAN be fun.  How 2024 is shaping up, the need to be ruthless and his love of Pepsi Max: story time with Michael Voss promised to be good, and the AFL Senior Coach delivered when he joined Summer Sessions.

Almost exactly 12 months after suffering an ACL injury on pre-season camp, Zac Williams joins the podcast to take us through the year that followed. It was a year to forget in many regards for Williams, but he still managed to take some life lessons and goals into 2024. 

Gracing the Carlton Media studio for the first time is new Blue Elijah Hollands, formally known as Ollie Holland’s roommate.  Speaking on life in Melbourne, his first weeks at the Club and his love of golf, this chat with Elijah is as wholesome as you’d expect from a Hollands.

There were few players who had a bigger summer break than Nic 'Noodles' Newman and we can't wait to hear all about it. 💍 Our first guest for 2024, Noodles has all the latest from IKON Park, some pre-season clichés and what he's hoping to personally build on after an unforgettable 2023.  Catch even more from the show and listen to past episodes via the link below: https://www.carltonfc.com.au/podcasts/summer-sessions

Who better to join the final Summer Sessions of the year than the hero of 2023, Mr September himself, Blake ‘Sheriff’ Acres.  He won’t brag about himself, but he loves giving a pump-up to his teammates and talking about his dogs.

Defender Brodie Kemp joins us for the third episode of Summer Sessions and we discover there is more to him than just loving soccer (although he does really love that). Speaking on his journey at Carlton so far, his off-season travels and his love of valet parking, it's an all-round good chat with 'Kempy'. 

A man of many names joins the studio to chat about his wedding, his faith and his football.  Matt Kennedy - or the joy bringer as he liked to be called - is here for a great chat, a good time and bagging Sam Walsh.

We're back for season two and we have a huge guest to kick us off.  Good guy Ollie Hollands joins us for a pre-season chat about who's flying at training, more midfield time and his dad - Jordan Boyd. 

They say you save the best to last. Well, if that's the case, we've got a treat for you today. Sam Walsh swings by the Carlton Media Studios for the season finale of the Summer Sessions.  We dive into how he's tracking in his return from injury, some housemate stories, the inside word on his career as a John Cena impersonator and more.  Trust us, this content is so hot it nearly started a fire.

Podcast veteran Zac Fisher joins us straight from Blacktown for episode 12 of Summer Sessions.  Chatting about his life as a forward, the upcoming Sydney game and his ring 'bear' responsibilities, the slippery Fish is pleased to be back behind the mic.  

It's the battle of the bassy voices.  Adam Saad and Sam Durdin are blessing your ears this week on the Summer Sessions podcast.  These two might have more in common than you think: they’re both defenders, they have both been site managers and they both lift huge in the gym. 

We've hit 10 episodes and we are joined by a man who has just as many nicknames.  Whether he's Brad, Gonzo, the Gentle Giant or just plain Pitto, Marc Pittonet chats about Community Camp, his Harry Potter obsession and his pure love of football. 

Leigh Matthews or Ted Lasso? ‘Michael’ or ‘Vossy’? VFL Coach and Head of AFL Development Luke Power hits the Carlton Media studio for a wholesome discussion about his sporting influences, development philosophy and much more.

SOS: Jack Silvagni is in the (makeshift) studio.  Chatting about his Carlton legacy, his wedding plans and dishing a bit of dirt, SOS is a joy behind the mic.  Listen now to the pre-season camp edition of Summer Sessions.  

Two defenders = two times the bants. Best mates Lewis Young and Jordan Boyd join us for episode seven to chat about moonboots, defenders and Adam Saad. 

Jacob Weitering joins us to discuss the break, his pre-season so far and what he’s learnt in his time at the Club.  Weitering delves deep into what he likes to watch, who is impressing him on the track and where he thinks the Blues are heading – all making for quality listening.

The 'Pres' is in the house.  Luke Sayers is our Summer Sessions guest this week, discussing his lifelong affinity for Carlton, his family and his life as President of the Club.  Get to know the President up close and personal in episode five. 

Episode four with our No.4.  Lochie O'Brien: a fan of travelling, Maverick (his dog), Star Wars, stitching up his teammates and fantasy football.  Listen for some entertaining - yet wholesome - chats. 

Our first solo footballer is here on the Summer Sessions podcast and it's our mate, Adam Cerra (or Cez from now).  Cez chats to us about his first year at Carlton, how much he loves soccer as well as  throwing a few teammates under the bus (love some goss). This chat consists of Italian heritage, trips to Italy, and soccer (more Italian stuff). 

Cracking into it on the first day of summer.  With the draft season done and dusted, who better to catch up with than Head of List Management Nick Austin. Following the selection of four new draftees (and one rookie signing), Austin delves into how we got each selection, what the process was and what his team were looking for throughout the drafting period.

Welcome to Summer Sessions - a podcast hosted by Carlton Media where we find out what is going on down at IKON Park.  Pre-season is officially in session, and for the first to fourth year players, things are definitely heating up.  To kick us off, we have the delightful trio of Corey Durdin, Jesse Motlop and Jack Carroll to give us some insight into what life is like at Carlton, their bond as roommates and teammates and maybe start a few rumours along the way.